Anglo-Gallic Coins and Coins of France

France, EMPIRE, Napoleon, 2 Francs, 1808a, Paris (VG 500; KM. 684.1). Reverse countermarked with fleur-de-lis in oval border, fine or better £40-60

The fleur-de-lis counterstamp was probably applied by Royalists unhappy at developments under the Empire (cf. iNumis Auction, 14 December 2010, lot 1071)