FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 5 francs head laurel 1865, 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.589; Gold - 16.5 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded example! From the Stéphane Gouffault collection and sale MDC 9 n° 742. NGC MS 66+ (5783257-032). With its original light. Minor handling marks on reverse. Corner flower.