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50 Centimes - Napoleon III
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1864-1869 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 22 March 1918 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Large central crown, value and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
50 CENT.
1865
A
Translation:
FRENCH EMPIRE
50 CENT.
1865
A
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes - Napoleon III 1864-1869 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1864, just a year after Napoleon III came to power in a coup d'etat, and it remained in circulation until 1869, when France adopted a new currency system. During this time, France was undergoing rapid industrialization and modernization, and the coin reflects this period of transformation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 A | 7597756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 BB | 4625849 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 K | 1827936 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 A | 7397612 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 BB | 5174945 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 K | 4900892 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 A | 5921157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 BB | 5255966 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 K | 3500433 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 A | 14528438 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 BB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1867 K | 4691729 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 A | 2788512 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 BB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1869 BB | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1864-1869 coin.
