FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 5 francs Empire 1812, crowned R, Rome. Av. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Head laureate right, signature BRENET and below Tr cursive. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. In a crown formed of two branches: 5 FRANCS, below (different) (date). (workshop). G.584 - F.307; Silver - 37 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded example! From the Richard Margolis collection, and previously from the Claudine Naudet collection, É. Bourgey sale, 11 and 12 May 1993, No. 286. PCGS XF45 (49615110). Regular wear, with minor handling marks. The patina is a deep grey with bluish highlights. Small shock on the scroll at 3 o'clock. 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.