FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). 50 francs head laurel 1862 [6/5], A, Paris. Av. NAPOLEON III EMPEROR. Head laureate right, below (different) and signature BARRE. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Imperial arms set on a crowned mantle and brocading on the sceptre and the hand of justice, accosted by 50 - FR; below (workshop) (date) (different). G.1112 - F.548 - Fr.583; Gold - 28 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example! From the Stéphane Gouffault collection and MDC 9 sale no. 739. PCGS MS65 (27929133). With the 6 of 5. Copy in its mint condition, with its original surfaces and minute bag marks, which is the highest grade obtained for this vintage. Golden patina. Superb to Fleur de coin.