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 - 25.02 g - 37 mm - 6 h PCGS AU55 (55950945). Beautiful centred strike with an attractive iridescent patina. Only minimal marks in the fields and small flats on the high reliefs. Superb.