FRANCE. Empire. 5 Francs, Year 12-A (1803/4). Paris Mint. Napoleon I. PCGS PROOF-63.Dav-83; Sobin-54; KM-660.1; Gad-579; F-302/1; Conbrouse-679; T&T-1056.PF. Featuring a portrait slightly modified from the consul issues, this Tiolier bust is rather expressive and evocative, especially in such an exquisite and <strong>TREMENDOUSLY RARE</strong> proof format. The strike is exceedingly sharp and exacting, and the fields completely mirrored and reflective. Luster abounds throughout, while a dazzling iridescent tone on the obverse further captivates the gaze of the viewer. Tied with just one other specimen as the other representatives with this finish in the PCGS census.<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 Münzen und Medaillen in 1961 for $31).Ex: Collection R.K. [Raoul Kraft] (Münzen und Medaillen - 11/1962) Lot # 211.<strong>Purportedly </strong>Ex: Palace Collections of Egypt [King Farouk] (Sothebys - 3/1954) Lot # 2178 (part of).
