FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). 5 francs barehead, revolutionary calendar Year 13 (1805), H, La Rochelle. Av. NAPOLEON - EMPEROR. Nude head right, below signature BRENET and Tr. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath 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 at NGC (and only one also at PCGS in 40)! NGC MS 62 (8364467-012). Of good centering, with a slight weakness of striking at the level of the hair, which is found on the reverse at 7 h. The patina is old, grey with golden highlights, on the original gloss. Rare vintage. Superb at Fleur de coin. * 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.