FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. Proof AR Essai de Franc (22mm, 5.01 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Barré. Dated 1861 E. NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, laureate head left; E below / EMPIRE FRANÇAIS, Crowned, collared, and mantled coat-of-arms over crossed scepters; 1 F flanking; below, 850 M 1861 (two anchors). Mazzard 1670a; KM –. Deep cabinet toning. In NGC encapsulation 6916539-001, graded PF 64. Top Pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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