FRANCE - FRANCE Consulate (1799-1804). Essai de 5 francs, Concours de l'An XI, by H. Auguste (Frappe spéciale) An XI (1802) [later mintage], Paris. Av. Nn. BONAPARTE - PREMr. CONSUL. Nude head right; below, signature H. AUGUSTE. Rv. REPUBLIQUE - FRANÇAISE / 5 FRANCS. - AN XI. Renommée standing on a globe left, holding a palm and a crown. F.1054.a.1 - Maz.531a - VG.1222 ; Silver - 24.48 g - 37.8 mm - 6 h This is the third highest grade (2)! From a Jean Vinchon Numismatique sale, 30 and 31 March 1981, n° 246 "Exceptionally rare. Attractive and beautiful coin, known from only a few examples". Superb at Fleur de coin. NGC MS 62 (8524344-018). Special strike. Edge in relief with three ferrules: GOD / JUSTICE / AND FORCE. with three lugs in strong relief. With a light grey patina with golden highlights. Superb with corner flower.