5 Francs - Napoleon III, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1853-1859
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Inscription in relief.
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Strasbourg, France (?-1870), Lyon, France (?-1858)

$32.50-$422.50

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

Reverse

Description:

Crowned and mantled French arms divide denomination

Engraver:

Louis-Charles Bouvet

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Napoleon III facing left

Engraver:

Louis-Charles Bouvet

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Inscription in relief.

Obverse:

NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR A

Reverse:

EMPIRE FRANÇAIS 5 F 1856 A

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

Weight:25 g
Diameter:37 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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5 Francs - Napoleon III, France

Main information

Reference Price

$32.50-$422.50

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Engraver:

Designer:

Obverse

Description:

Engraver:

Designer:

Edge

Description:

Lettering

Physical Feature

Composition

Size

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