FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 1 franc République 1808, H, La Rochelle. Av. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Head laureate right, below signature Tiolier cursive. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 1 FRANC; below (different) (date). (workshop). G.446 - F.204; Silver - 23 mm - 6 h Top Pop (4): this is the finest graded example! PCGS MS62 (32673657). Minor scroll irregularities on the reverse as a result of edge marking. With a nice patina with golden highlights. Superb at Fleur de coin.