Essai de 2 francs en argent

Reverse

Imperial crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
2 F
1874

Edge

Milled

Comment

NAPOLEON IV (1856-1879)
Minted in Brussels.
Napoleon, the son of Emperor Napoleon III and Eugenie de Montijo, was born on March 16, 1856. In 1870, he followed his mother into exile in England. On the death of his father in 1873, he became the head of the imperial family. He underwent English military training and participated in the Zululand campaign, where he was killed on June 1, 1879.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

NAPOLÉON IV (1856-1879)
Monnaie frappée à Bruxelles.
Napoléon, le fils de l'empereur Napoléon III et d'Eugénie de Montijo, est né le 16 mars 1856. En 1870, il suivit sa mère en exil en Angleterre. À la mort de son père, en 1873, il devint le chef de la famille impériale. Il suivit une formation militaire anglaise et participa à la campagne du Zoulouland où il trouva la mort le 1er juin 1879.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Essai de 2 francs en argent 1874 from France is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Farochon was a prominent artist of his time, known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the 2 franc coin features a beautiful depiction of the French Republic's symbol, Marianne, on the obverse side.

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