FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 100 francs bareheaded 1857, A, Paris. NAPOLEON III EMPEROR. Naked head right, below signature BARRE. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Imperial arms set on a crowned mantle and broaching on the sceptre and the hand of justice, accosted by 100 - FRs; below (workshop) (date) (different). G.1135 - F.550 - Fr.569; Gold - 32.26 g - 35 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (23)! NGC MS 63 (8583600-031). Small shock at 4 o'clock on the scroll. Beautifully fresh with a golden patina over the original lustre. Only minor handling marks in the fields. Superb at Fleur de coin.