Lot no. 947
FRANCE - FRANCE
First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 5 francs Emperor, gregorian calendar 1806, B, Rouen.
NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Nude head right, signature BRENET and below Tr cursive.
Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 5 FRANCS; below (different) (date). (workshop).
G.581 - F.304; Silver - 37 mm - 6 h
From the Richard Margolis collection and previously from a Superior Galleries sale, 1 and 2 December 1990, No. 1284 and from the collection of King Farouk of Egypt, Sotheby's sale February 1954, No. 2132 (lot).
PCGS Genuine Cleaned-XF Detail (49615114).
With regular wear on the high reliefs, the reverse better preserved. A dull grey patina has covered the glossy fields. Barely cleaned. TTB to Superb.
* 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.
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