France, Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, 5 Francs, 1852, Paris, Pattern, Silver, NGC

Bare head of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, left., Denomination and date within wreath., Specimen coin by the engraver Barre, with his signature "J.J. BARRE". With the hallmarks "hand" and "dog" on the observe under the portrait as well as the raised lettering on the edge. Of the highest quality, almost never circulated. Traces of cleaning are visible, the centre of the wreath on the reverse has been made shiny compared to the more matt outer surface. Fingerprints are visible on the inside of the crown. There are hairlines in the fields on both sides. Two slight marks in front of the portrait., LOUIS-NAPOLÉON BONAPARTE, RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE ***

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