NGC PF 61 (3898630-005).
Av. NAPOLEON III EMPEROR. Head laurel right, below (different) and signature BARRE.
Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Imperial coat of arms on crowned mantle, scepter and hand of justice, accosted by 100 - FRs; below (workshop) (date) (different).
G.1136 p.584 (2021) - Maz.1604 - VG.3716 ; Gold - 35 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: appears to be the only graded example at NGC (not reported on the site)! From a Heritage sale, ANA Signature Sale 3033, August 8, 2014, no. 23226.
NGC PF 61 (3898630-005).
Special strike on burnished blank (PROOF): the fields are mirrored and the reliefs slightly matte in contrast. Smooth edge. Small bag marks and slight handling marks with micro-impacts in the fields and on the reliefs. Slight flats on the high reliefs (on the zygomatic arch, top of the laurel leaves, end of the ribbon) and scratches on the reverse. However, a beautiful appearance with most of the original gloss, barely burnished, and no major flaws. Very rare, with only a few known examples! Superb at Fleur de coin.
