Iconic Napoleonic Pattern in Bronze

5722516.

FRANCE, First Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. Æ Essai de 100 Francs (32mm, 14.46 g, 12h). Genoa mint. Dies by Vassalo. Dated 1807. NAPOLEON EMPEREUR, bust facing slightly right / EMPIRE FRANÇAISE, eagle standing left atop thunderbolt with wings spread, head left; 1807 in exergue. Le Franc 1090.a.5; Mazard 602b; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 8376126-007, graded MS 64 BN.

Ex Alexander Christopher Collection.