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50 Francs - Napoleon III Pattern
1854 year| Gold plated tin | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 50 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold plated tin |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
50 FRANCS
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Francs - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1854 from France made of Gold plated tin is that it was never actually circulated or used as currency, but was instead created as a pattern coin to test the design and production process for a potential new currency. Despite this, the coin still holds significant numismatic value and is highly sought after by collectors.
