FRANCE - FRANCE First Empire / Napoleon I (1804-1814). Bronze trial for the 100 francs 1807 by Vassallo, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1807, Genoa. Av. NAPOLEON EMPEROR. Nude bust, three-quarter face right; signature VASSALLO. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Crowned and unfurled eagle left, on a thunderbolt, head right; below (date). Maz.602b - VG.646 v. - G.1119 - Br.677 - Ess.63 - Jul.1823 ; Bronze - 34 mm - 12 h This is the second highest grade (7) in the correct category #502940 and not #975496 ! PCGS SP63BN (51871616). Special strike (SP) with beautiful bright brown patina. Superb at Fleur de coin. The Vassallo assays come from a private initiative of the Genoa workshop following the reopening of the workshop. Libelled in French with a value in francs, these trials are for the national series. There are several varieties