France Napoleon III Silver 5 Francs coin 1867
Features
Type | Standard circulation coin |
---|---|
Years | 1861-1870 |
Value | 5 Francs (5) |
Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
Composition | Silver (.900) |
Weight | 25 g |
Diameter | 37 mm |
Thickness | 2.6 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | 17 February 2005 |
Number | N# 1184 |
References | F# 331, Gad# 739, KM# 799 |
Obverse
Laureate head of Napoleon III facing left
Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
BB
BARRE
Translation: Napoleon II Emperor
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination, date below
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
5 F.