1 Franc - Napoléon III large head, France

1 Franc - Napoléon III large head, France, 1853 obverse image1 Franc - Napoléon III large head, France, 1853 reverse image
1 Franc - Napoléon III large head coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1853
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Milled
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
1 Franc - Napoléon III large head Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Franc - Napoléon III large head Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

1 FRANC, en deux lignes dans le champ, au-dessus de 1853, dans une couronne compose de deux branches de laurier noues en bas ; sous le nud, la lettre datelier A.

Engraver:

Jacques-Jean Barre

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Grosse tête nue de Napoléon III à gauche ; au-dessous BARRE.

Engraver:

Jacques-Jean Barre

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Milled

1 Franc - Napoléon III large head Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

NAPOLÉON III EMPEREUR BARRE

Reverse:

EMPIRE FRANÇAIS 1 FRANC 1853 A

1 Franc - Napoléon III large head Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

1 Franc - Napoléon III large head sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Milled

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