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2 Centimes - Napoleon III Reverse Trial ND
1855 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 24 November 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
B
* DEUX CENTIMES *
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Comment
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre, who was also responsible for creating the designs of many other French coins during the 19th century. Barre's design for the 2 Centimes coin features a portrait of Napoleon III, who was the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a trial design that was not ultimately adopted for the final version of the coin. Instead, the reverse of the circulating 2 Centimes coin featured a wreath surrounding the denomination. The use of a trial design on the reverse of this pattern coin makes it a unique and interesting piece for collectors.
