5 Centimes - Napoleon III, France

5 Centimes - Napoleon III, France, 1853-1857 obverse image5 Centimes - Napoleon III, France, 1853-1857 reverse image
5 Centimes - Napoleon III coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1853-1857
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Rouen, France (?-1858), Strasbourg, France (?-1870), Lyon, France (?-1858), Bordeaux, France (?-1880), Marseille, France (?-1858), Lille, France (1685-1858)
5 Centimes - Napoleon III Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$45.21

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

5 Centimes - Napoleon III Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Eagle facing right with mint letter below, inside beaded circle. Lettering around outside, value lettering below.

Engraver:

Jacques-Jean Barre

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait facing left, inside beaded circle. Lettering around outside, date underneath

Engraver:

Jacques-Jean Barre

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centimes - Napoleon III Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR BARRE 1857

Reverse:

EMPIRE FRANÇAIS A * CINQ CENTIMES *

5 Centimes - Napoleon III Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

5 Centimes - Napoleon III sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:1.25 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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