FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). Proof of 2 francs bare head, smooth edge, by Bouvet 1856, Paris. Av. NAPOLEON III - EMPEROR. Naked head left, below signature BOUVET F. Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Imperial arms posed on a crowned mantle and broaching on the sceptre and the hand of justice, accosted by 2 - F; below (date). Maz.1652 - VG.3468 - G.524; Silver - 27 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! NGC MS 63 (8360691-039). Smooth edge without any difference. Strike with a small excess of metal on the scroll at 4 o'clock, usual on this corner (cf. MDC 15 n° 1259). The reliefs are satin on mirror fields, with a special strike (SP) aspect. Beautiful collector's patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.