FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 2 francs Empire 1809, A, Paris. Av. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Head laureate right, below signature Tiolier cursive. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 2 FRANCS; below (different) (date). (workshop). G.501 - F.255; Silver - 27 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded example! From the Richard Margolis collection, and previously from the John Kirkpatrick collection, purchased on 24 September 1995. PCGS MS63 (49880983). A tiny blank defect on the bust and only a few bag marks. This piece has hardly circulated. With a slight patina on the original gloss. Superb in Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.