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50 Centimes - Napoleon III
| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1863 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
In a crown formed by two laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
50
CENT.
1859
A
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes - Napoleon III 1853-1863 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was introduced during the reign of Napoleon III, who was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and ruled France from 1852 to 1870. This period saw the establishment of the Second French Empire, which was marked by a series of reforms and modernizations, including the expansion of education, transportation, and communication networks. The coin's design, which features an image of Napoleon III on one side and the French national emblem on the other, reflects the political and cultural currents of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 A | 194547 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 A | 1038981 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 A | 400107 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 A | 1435755 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 BB | 1195282 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 D | 1245303 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 A | 1631261 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 A | 5556511 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 A | 3879041 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 BB | 1111975 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 A | 2656824 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 BB | 2916472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 BB | 355000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 A | 1549468 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 BB | 1007000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 BB | 137011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes - Napoleon III 1853-1863 coin.
