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1 Franc - Napoleon III
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1863 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Crown of laurels.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
1
FRANC
1860
A
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Napoleon III, who was the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870. He was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, who had introduced the franc as the currency of France in 1803. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it was minted in Paris. I hope you find this information helpful!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 A | 182412 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 A | 763557 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 A | 778794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 A | 1173348 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 BB | 1663980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 D | 1226901 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 A | 1679991 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 A | 5604142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 A | 3827495 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 BB | 1554131 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 A | 2012484 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 BB | 1342282 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 A | 2012000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 BB | 1124000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 A | 41102 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 BB | 54173 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Napoleon III 1853-1863 coin.
