FRANCE. Empire. 40 Francs, 1807-A. Paris Mint. Napoleon I. NGC MS-64.Fr-493; KM-688.1; Gad-1083; F-540/1. Mintage: 5,548. An ostensibly superfluous example of this <strong>SCARCE</strong> type, the present specimen remains at the top of the NGC census a full decade after its encapsulation, with the next highest graded merely attaining the level of AU-58. Seemingly of superior craftsmanship, it glistens with a tremendous degree of elegant and enticing luster, all while the strike is rather sharp and exquisite. Attaining this singular example will no doubt be a massive feather in the cap of its next owner, as its "WINGS" designation would indicate.<strong>To view all items from the Richard Margolis Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=Richard+Margolis+Collection&limit=96&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong>From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from CNG/St. Jamess in 2014 for $30,310).Ex: Richard L. Lissner Collection (Classical Numismatic Group/St. Jamess - 8/2014) Lot # 361.
