FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 5 francs barehead, revolutionary calendar Year 14 (1805), K, Bordeaux. Av. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Naked head right, below signature BRENET and Tr. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. In a crown formed of two branches: 5 FRANCS; below (different) AN (date) (workshop). G.580 - F.303; Silver - 37 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the Richard Margolis collection and previously from a Christie's sale, 16 October 1979, no. 278. PCGS VF25 (49615134). Only 2113 examples minted and a very rare vintage! Without doubt the finest known example of this vintage. With regular wear and a pleasant grey patina. VERY GOOD CONDITION. * 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.