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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;King_George_Va, post: 25828253, member: 52567&quot;]This is what I found but now I do not know which one I have.</p><p><font size="4"><b>KM #E140 (Essai/Pattern Coin)</b></font></p><ol> <li>Type: Essai (Pattern/Trial Coin)<br /> <ul> <li>These are prototypes or experimental coins not intended for general circulation.</li> </ul></li> <li>Metal Composition:<br /> <ul> <li>Typically made of base metals such as aluminum, copper-nickel, or other alloys (not silver).</li> </ul></li> <li>Design Features:<br /> <ul> <li>The design may closely resemble KM #964.1 but can include differences like the word &quot;ESSAI&quot; engraved on the coin.</li> <li>Mint marks and inscriptions may vary slightly.</li> </ul></li> <li>Rarity and Purpose:<br /> <ul> <li>Essai coins are rarer and were struck in limited numbers for testing or presentation purposes.</li> <li>Highly collectible among numismatists.</li> </ul></li> </ol><p><font size="4"><b>KM #964.1 (Circulating Coin)</b></font></p><ol> <li>Type: Circulating Coin<br /> <ul> <li>Issued as regular legal tender for everyday transactions.</li> </ul></li> <li>Metal Composition:<br /> <ul> <li>Silver: 90% silver (.900 fine) with a weight of 25 grams.</li> <li>The actual silver content is approximately 22.5 grams.</li> </ul></li> <li>Design Features:<br /> <ul> <li>The coin features official, finalized designs approved for circulation.</li> <li>Common design elements include Marianne (a symbol of liberty) or other traditional French motifs.</li> </ul></li> <li>Purpose and Availability:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Struck in larger quantities for circulation.</li> <li>Less rare than Essai coins but valuable due to the silver content.</li> </ul></li> </ol><p><br /></p><p>Would like opinions</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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