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 - 26 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded example! NGC XF 45 (3923671-004). Only 346 minted and 340 issued! Regular and homogeneous wear, with no major defects. Very rare. TTB. * 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.