FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 5 francs head laurel 1864, A, Paris. Av. NAPOLEON III - EMPEROR. Head laureate right, below (different) BARRE (different). Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Within a wreath formed of two branches: 5 FRANCS (date) and below (workshop). G.1002 - F.502 - Fr.588; Gold - 1.6 g - 16.5 mm - 6 h PCGS MS64 (55951481). Only minor handling marks and a small flat on the tip of the moustache. Preserves its brilliance under a delicate golden patina. 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.