FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 2 francs bare head 1857, A, Paris. Av. (different) NAPOLEON III - EMPEROR (different). Nude head left; below, signature BARRE. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Within a crown closed by two branches: 2 FRANCS and (date), in exergue (workshop). G.523 - F.262; Silver - 10.01 g - 27 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! PCGS MS64 (50994197). Small marks of bag and tiny rubbing on the bust. This item has hardly circulated. Gold and iridescent collector's patina. Superb in Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.