FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 100 francs head laurel 1869, BB, Strasbourg. Av. NAPOLEON III EMPEROR. Head laureate right, below (different) and signature BARRE. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Imperial arms posed on a crowned mantle and broaching on the sceptre and the hand of justice, accosted by 100 - FRs; below (workshop) (date) (different). G.1136 - F.551 - Fr.581; Gold - 32.25 g - 35 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (3)! NGC MS 65 (8237729-001). Near mint condition. Two small bag marks on reverse and minor handling marks. With a golden patina. Superb in Fleur de coin.