FRANCE. Empire. 40 Francs, 1808-H. La Rochelle Mint. Napoleon I. PCGS MS-62.Fr-495; KM-688.2; Gad-1083; F-540/3. Mintage: 11,529. Though some adjustment marks near the peripheries are noted, this exquisite example nevertheless radiates with a great deal of original brilliance and provides some charming frosting to the portrait, offsetting it in a bit of a cameo nature.<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 Steinbergs on 27 August 1999 for $855).