Napoleon 5 Franc with unusual stamp

I was perusing upcoming auctions today, and saw a 1812 French 5 Franc (Napoleon) with an unusual stamp. I know this is the most common Napoleonic coin (lots and lots were minted) but I've never seen one with a stamp like this (owl and bar on the eye). The auction has a starting bid of $800 which seems ridiculous. Can anyone out there shed some light on this?

 

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Apparently it is a countermark of a lion's head, applied during the hundred days. The message translates to "Napoleon the Lion, now caged."
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0023/lot-100d66ce-8bf1-4753-80d7-a47b00f3b317

 

Well that makes more sense, since only 47 have been collected to date. Thank you.

 

Welcome!

 

I can't comment on your coin but I love your avatar! Boy does that take me back...

 

Always huntin' those wizards....