Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870). Pair of 10-franc gilt-bronze tête laurée uniface proofs, by Albert Barre, Flan bruni (PROOF) 1862, E, Paris.

NGC PF 65 and PF 62 (6639732-025 and 024).
Av. NAPOLEON III EMPEROR. Bare head right, below (different) BARRE (different).
Rv. FRENCH EMPIRE. Within a crown formed of two branches: 10 FRANCS (date) and below (workshop).

G.1015 p.577 - Maz.1620a ; Gilt bronze - 1.66 g and 1.65 g - 19 mm - 6 h

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NGC PF 65 and PF 62 (6639732-025 and 024).
Browned blanks (PROOF). Pair of uniface gilt-bronze trials, with the same inscription on the reverse "10 FRA CLICHÉ CUIV 1855 AB". Superb to Fleur de coin.