1 euro trial strike (1997) in GEM condition. Magnificent brilliance.

PCGS-certified trial strike SP 65. Top population. Finest graded example to date.

This uniface trial strike, of exceptional rarity, is known in only two examples, bearing the letter F.

This trial differs from the previous one by larger stars, a wider numeral “1” with the base extending further beneath Spain, and a cursive LL signature.

Referenced as 71.6 in the book “Monnaies euro Françaises”, Gadoury edition 2023.

This trial was designed by Luc Luycx (Royal Mint of Belgium). Struck in Brussels.

Weight: 12.5 g

Diameter: 32 mm

Composition: Aluminium bronze

Edge: Plain