FRANCE. 100 Franc, 1865-A. Paris Mint. NGC AU-58.Fr-580; KM-802.1; Gad-1136. Lowest mintage (1,517) of the eight years these were struck for circulation, and far and away the key to the series, though none of the dates are exactly abundant. This example remains tone free with the barest trace of friction on Napoleons cheek and a hint of attractive reflectivity in the surrounding fields. Struck the year the department store Printemps first opened for business in Paris.<p>NGC AU-58.