FRANCE - FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). Trial of 5 francs bare head, large head, by Barre, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1853, A, Paris. Av. NAPOLEON III PAR LA GRACE DE DIEU ET LA VOLONTÉ NATIONALE. Bare head left, below signature BARRE, (different) and (date). Rv. EMPEROR - OF THE FRENCH. Imperial coat of arms on a crowned mantle surmounted by a sceptre and a hand of justice; below 5 - F and (workshop). G.727 - VG.3321 - Maz.1630 ; Silver - 23,92 g - 37 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! PCGS SP64 (55951464). With smooth edge, in Special Strike (SP). Minor scratches and handling marks, notably a finger mark in front of the front. Beautiful shine with a delicate patina. Almost corner flower.