Watch List notes:

(g) France, Second Empire, Napoléon III (1852-1870), 100-Francs, 1855-A, Paris, bare head right, edge lettered, 32.29g, 6h (Le Franc 550; Gad. 1135; Fb. 569; KM 786.1), light tone and a few light marks to neck, otherwise a really pleasing bold very fine, the first year of issue with a mintage of only 50,830 pieces.
Provenance
The Quinn Collection
Purchased Merson (Paris), 18 November 1991 - FF2,500
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500