Essai in bronze of the 5 centimes (1821), Louis XVIII, without facial value, heavy weight
Obverse
Obverse legend
Reverse legend
Reverse
_ ESSAI
LOUIS XVIII ROI – DE FRANCE
_ ESSAI
- Weight around: 9.64 grs.
- Diameter: 27.00 mm.
- Die axis: 6h.
- Edge: guilloche.
Photo of a coin sold by cgb.fr, link to the sale and their website: https://www.cgb.fr/essai-de-5-centimes-en-bronze-sans-indication-de-la-valeur-faciale-n-d-paris-vg-2535-sup60,fmd_462508,a.html.
| N° | G | F | XF 40 | AU 58 | MS 63 | MS 65 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | - | - | 200 | - | - |
Only one copy seen, in AU.
I found a difference in weight of 2 grams compared to known copies. I classify this coin as a heavy weight. In addition, cgb.fr tells us about this copy: '' Reverse with five leaves ''. I add that the copies weighing 7.40 grs seem to be with four leaves. Information however to be taken for informational purposes only, given that too few copies have been analyzed.