Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). Pair of 5-franc gilt-bronze tête laurée uniface proofs, by Albert Barre, Flan bruni (PROOF) 1862, E, Paris.

NGC PF 65 and PF 64 (Maz.1626a) (6639732-026 and 027).
Av. NAPOLEON III EMPEROR. Bare head right, below (different) BARRE (different).
Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Within a crown formed of two branches: 5 FRANCS (date) and below (workshop).

G.1002 p.576 - Maz.1628a ; Gilt bronze - 0.90 g and 0.92 g - 16.5 mm - 6 h

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NGC PF 65 and PF 64 (Maz.1626a) (6639732-026 and 027).
Browned blanks (PROOF). Pair of uniface gilt-bronze trials, with the same retrograde inscription on the reverse "5 FT 17 M 1855". Superb to Fleur de coin.