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10 Francs - Napoleon III Pattern
1855 year| Gold plated bronze | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
10
FRANCS
1855
A
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1855 from France made of Gold plated bronze is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste-Philippe Ramey. Ramey was a prominent artist of his time and was known for his work on various coins, medals, and monuments. His design for the 10 Francs coin features a portrait of Napoleon III, who was the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870, surrounded by an ornate wreath and other symbols of French imperial power. The coin's design was meant to convey the power and prestige of the French Empire, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
