FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 20 francs bare head 1857, A, Paris. NAPOLEON III EMPEROR. Naked head right, below (different) BARRE (different). Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Within a crown closed by two branches: 20 FRANCS and (date), in exergue (workshop). G.1061 - F.531 - Fr.584 ; Gold - 6,45 g - 21 mm - 6 h This is the third highest grade (11), only one 65+ and one 66 are higher out of 121 examples graded at NGC! NGC MS 65 (3347658-006). Close to mint condition with a matt golden patina, barely scratched. Superb at 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.