FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 100 francs head laurel 1866, A, Paris. Av. NAPOLEON III - EMPEROR. Head laureate right, below (different) and signature BARRE. Rv. EMPIRE - FRENCH. Imperial coat of arms on crowned mantle surmounted by sceptre and hand of justice, accosted by 100 - FRs; below (workshop) (date) (different). G.1136 - F.551 - Fr.580; Gold - 35 mm - 6 h PCGS MS63 (55936727). This specimen has circulated very little, with only a few bag and contact marks. The velvet of striking is removed on the high parts of the relief. Superb at Fleur de coin.