FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 40 francs République 1808, U, Turin. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Head laurel left, signature DROZ F. and below Tr cursive. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 40 FRANCS; below (different) (date). (workshop). G.1083 - F.540 - Fr.495; Gold - 12.88 g - 26 mm - 6 h PCGS XF45 (51879540). Only 346 minted and 340 issued! Regular wear, the fields barely rubbed. Rare. TTB.