FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 5 francs République 1808, L, Bayonne. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Head laurel right, signature BRENET and below Tr cursive. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 5 FRANCS, below (different) (date). (workshop). G.583 - F.306; Silver - 37 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! From a purchase from Banque Leu on 11 September 1972 and from the collection of R. Margolis. PCGS AU58 (49615106). Only minor circulation marks and wear. With a beautiful grey patina with iridescent highlights. 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.