Obverse: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR , around bust of Napoleon III right, (bee)BARRE(anchor) below.
Reverse: EMPIRE FRANCAIS , around laurel wreath, 5 FRANCS 1868 in three lines within, A below.
Paris mint.
Edge: Milled. Weight: 1.6129 grams. Composition .900 gold.
Far higher grade than usually encountered, in hand, all of the smallest detail clear on obverse laurel leaves, not being visible on the photos.
Good Extremely Fine.
KM# 803.1.

Sold June 24