Napoleon I, 5-Francs, 1815 A (Paris), "The Hundred Days", laureate head right, NAPOLEON EMPEREUR, rev. value, EMPIRE FRANçAIS (Dav.85; Gad.595), light tone, brilliant fields, some minor contact marks otherwise almost uncirculated, rare, especially so this fine, a most desirable piece
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Napoleon I, 5-Francs, 1815 A (Paris), "The Hundred Days", laureate head right, NAPOLEON EMPEREUR, rev. value, EMPIRE FRANçAIS (Dav.85; Gad.595), light tone, brilliant fields, some minor contact marks otherwise almost uncirculated, rare, especially so this fine, a most desirable piece

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Napoleon I, 5-Francs, 1815 A (Paris), "The Hundred Days", laureate head right, NAPOLEON EMPEREUR, rev. value, EMPIRE FRANçAIS (Dav.85; Gad.595), light tone, brilliant fields, some minor contact marks otherwise almost uncirculated, rare, especially so this fine, a most desirable piece
Provenance
Spink Auction 34, 14 March 1984, lot 235
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

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