FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 100 francs bare head 1858, 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 - 35 mm - 6 h NGC MS 63 (8524369-006). Preserves its original brilliance under a delicate patina. Only a few handling marks, a scratch on the neck and minimal hairlines in the fields. Superb at Fleur de coin.