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50 Francs - Napoleon III
| Gold (.900) | 16.12903 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1868 |
| Value | 50 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.12903 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Shield formed by an eagle on a beam surrounded by the collar of the Legion of Honor
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
50 FR
A 1868
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Relief
Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Francs - Napoleon III 1862-1868 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1862, just a few years after the establishment of the Second French Empire under Napoleon III, and it was minted until 1868, the year that Napoleon III was defeated and captured during the Franco-Prussian War. During this time, France was undergoing rapid industrialization and modernization, and the coin reflects this period of change and upheaval in the country's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 A | 24418 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 BB | 7310 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 BB | 8251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 A | 28682 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 A | 3740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 A | 39155 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 BB | 17307 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 BB | 20437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 A | 15894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 BB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs - Napoleon III 1862-1868 coin.
