FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 40 francs Empire 1810, K, Bordeaux. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Head laurel left, signature DROZ F. and below Tr cursive. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 40 FRANCS; below (different) (date). (workshop). G.1084 - F.541 - Fr.509; Gold - 12.87 g - 26 mm - 6 h Top Pop (3): this is the finest graded example! From a purchase from Wade Hinderling on 13 November 1995 and from the collection of R. Margolis. PCGS AU58 (59843040). Very fresh, with the original lustre still clearly visible. The laurel shows a small flat and the fields are lightly browned with small circulation marks and micro-scratches. Only 886 examples struck! Superb at 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.