France. Napoléon III. 5 Francs 1867-BB, Strasbourg (No reserve price)
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5 Francs Napoléon III coin, 1867 BB Strasbourg, 900 fine silver, approx. 25 g and 37 mm diameter, obverse with Napoléon III laureate head facing left and the legend 'NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR' with BARRE signature, reverse displaying the crowned imperial eagle with sceptre and the inscription 'EMPIRE FRANÇAIS', value 5 F, year 1867.
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5 Francs Napoléon III – 1867 BB – Argent
French 5 Francs Napoléon III coin, struck in 1867 at the Strasbourg mint, identifiable by the workshop letter BB.
Obverse, portrait of Napoleon III with laurel head facing left, surrounded by the legend “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”. Signature BARRE beneath the portrait.
Reverse, the French imperial arms: crowned eagle on the imperial mantle, with crossed sceptre and Hand of Justice. Inscription “EMPIRE FRANÇAIS”, denomination 5 F. and year 1867.
Coin made of 900‰ silver, with a theoretical weight of 25 g and a diameter of about 37 mm.
The specimen shows wear and fine circulation marks consistent with its age, while retaining clearly legible details on the portrait and the imperial arms.
Country: France
Reign: Napoleon III
Year: 1867
Mint: Strasbourg – BB
Face value: 5 Francs
Metal: Silver 900 ‰
Theoretical weight: 25 g
Diameter: about 37 mm
Engraver: Albert-Désiré Barre
Authentic piece from the Second Empire, interesting for collectors of 19th-century French coins.
5 Francs Napoléon III – 1867 BB – Argent
French 5 Francs Napoléon III coin, struck in 1867 at the Strasbourg mint, identifiable by the workshop letter BB.
Obverse, portrait of Napoleon III with laurel head facing left, surrounded by the legend “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”. Signature BARRE beneath the portrait.
Reverse, the French imperial arms: crowned eagle on the imperial mantle, with crossed sceptre and Hand of Justice. Inscription “EMPIRE FRANÇAIS”, denomination 5 F. and year 1867.
Coin made of 900‰ silver, with a theoretical weight of 25 g and a diameter of about 37 mm.
The specimen shows wear and fine circulation marks consistent with its age, while retaining clearly legible details on the portrait and the imperial arms.
Country: France
Reign: Napoleon III
Year: 1867
Mint: Strasbourg – BB
Face value: 5 Francs
Metal: Silver 900 ‰
Theoretical weight: 25 g
Diameter: about 37 mm
Engraver: Albert-Désiré Barre
Authentic piece from the Second Empire, interesting for collectors of 19th-century French coins.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
1867-BB, Strasbourg
Ruler
Napoléon III
Denomination
5 Francs
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
1
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