FRANCE. Empire. 5 Francs, Year 13-I (1804/5). Limoges Mint. Napoleon I. PCGS AU-53.Dav-83; Sobin-55 (this coin illustrated); KM-662.7; Gad-580; F-303/7. Exceeded in the PCGS census by just a single example for the mint and date, this alluring specimen emanates from the Sobin collection, where it served as the plate coin for the type. Handsomely toned a gunmetal gray and with hints of olive, it displays little actual wear, though a few marks on the reverse are noted.<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 Lepczyk in 1984 for $105).Ex: George Sobin Collection (Joseph Lepczyk - 3/1984) Lot # 1290.
