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2 Francs - Napoleon III
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1870 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 22 March 1918 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
2 F
1868
Translation:
FRENCH EMPIRE
2 F
1868
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Francs - Napoleon III 1866-1870 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. Napoleon III, who ruled France from 1852 to 1870, implemented a number of reforms and modernizations during his reign, including the expansion of education, the development of infrastructure, and the establishment of the modern French banking system. The coin's design, which features an image of Napoleon III on one side and the French national crest on the other, reflects the political and cultural currents of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 A | 3225798 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 BB | 3089824 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 K | 437055 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 A | 3312543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 BB | 3470737 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 K | 1743984 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 A | 3672479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 BB | 733077 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 A | 1104428 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 BB | 1368080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 A | 3815323 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs - Napoleon III 1866-1870 coin.
