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10 Francs - Napoleon III Pattern
1862 year| Gold (.900) | 3.22 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value and date. Essai mark instead of mint mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
10
Francs
1862
E
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1862 from France made of Gold (.900) weighing 3.22 g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Farochon was a prominent artist of his time and his work can be found in several museums and collections around the world. This coin, in particular, features a portrait of Napoleon III on one side and an allegorical scene representing France on the other. The coin's design is considered a masterpiece of 19th-century numismatic art and is highly sought after by collectors.
