FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 20 francs head laurel 1868, A, Paris. 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 20 - FR; below (workshop) (date) (different). G.1062 - F.532 - Fr.585; Gold - 21 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade out of 187 examples graded at NGC! NGC MS 66+ (8235156-024). In its original condition, with the original velvet and shine intact. Only a micro-scratch in the velvet on the bust is visible with a micro-mark on the cheekbone. Corner flower. * 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.