Second Empire / Napoléon III (1852-1870). Essai de 100 francs tête nue, Flan bruni (PROOF), tranche lisse, A sous le Buste 1855, A, Paris.

FRANCE Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). Gold pattern of 100 francs bare head, Proof, smooth edge, A under the bust, 1855, A, Paris.
Obv. NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR. Bare head facing right, below (mint) and signature BARRE.
Rev. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS. Imperial coat of arms set on a crowned mantle and over the scepter and the hand of justice, 100 and FRs on the sides ; below (different) (date) (different).
Maz.1600 - G.1135 p.583 = this example ! - VG.- ; Gold - 32,25g - 35 mm - 6h.
Top Pop : this is the only graded example ! From the Farouk Collection, king of Egypt, Sotheby’ sale February 1954, n°575 then Heritage sale 3033, Chicago, august 8th 2014, n°23223
NGC PF65 CAMEO. Proof with mirror fields looking glazed and matte reliefs, with full mint lustre, creating a Cameo contrast. Very rare. Remarkable pedigree.