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5 Francs - Napoleon III pattern of Barre
1858 year| Bronze | 4.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1858 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5 FRANCS 1858 in three lines within a wreath of two laurel branches .
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANCs
1838
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS ESSAI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Napoleon III (pattern of Barre) 1858 from France made of Bronze weighing 4.3g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre. Barre was a prominent artist of his time and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including this pattern coin. The coin features a portrait of Napoleon III, who was the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870, and the reverse side depicts the allegorical figure of France surrounded by various agricultural and industrial symbols. The coin was never officially issued, but it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and unique design.
