10 Florins / 25 Francs - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1867 front 10 Florins / 25 Francs - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1867 back
10 Florins / 25 Francs - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1867 photo
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10 Florins / 25 Francs - Napoleon III Pattern

1867 year
Gold (.900) 8.14 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Emperor
Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870)
Type
Pattern
Year
1867
Value
10 Florins = 25 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
8.14 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310724
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OR ESSAI MONETAIRE
10
FLORINS
25
FRANCS
1867

Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Florins / 25 Francs - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1867 from France is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Farochon was a prominent artist of his time and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous "Napoleon III" coin. This particular coin features a portrait of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870, on one side, and an allegorical representation of France on the other. The coin's design is considered a masterpiece of 19th-century numismatic art and is highly sought after by collectors.