FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 5 francs Emperor, intermediate type Year 12 (1804), A, Paris. Av. NAPOLEON - EMPEROR. Nude head right, below signature TIOLIER. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 5 FRANCS; below (different) AN (date) (workshop). G.579 - F.302; Silver - 37 mm - 6 h This is the third highest grade (4)! NGC MS 62 (4742499-003). A very fine centred strike, this specimen having hardly circulated, with only minimal marks in the fields. The patina is magnificent, grey with iridescent reflections and brilliant. Superb at Fleur de coin.