FRANCE - FRANCE Henri V (1820-1883). 5 francs, special coinage dedicated to the International Monetary Commission 1873, Neuchâtel. Av. HENRI V - KING OF FRANCE. Bearded head right, below signature J. GESSENER. F. and (date) cut from the shield of Neuchâtel. Rv. DEDICATED TO THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY COMMISSION. Within a wreath of two olive branches, the crowned shield of France; below 5 FRANCS and below TITLE 0.835 - WEIGHT 25 Gs. G.654b - Maz.927a - VG.2736 - BC.428 ; Bronze - 42 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! NGC MS 63 BN (5987335-059). With the original red colour around the reliefs, with a brown patina forming. Spectacular strike, of large modulus, with neat corners. Superb to Fleur de coin. Of remarkable quality and care of engraving, by an engraver who seems to have only this essay to his credit, J. Gessener. This mint is set at a time when the return of Henry V to France is under discussion, just before his refusal to recognise the tricolour flag.