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100 Francs - Napoleon III Pattern
1862 year| Gold (.900) | 32.35 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 100 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 32.35 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
100 FRs
1862
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1862 from France made of Gold (.900) weighing 32.35 g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, 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.
