France. Napoléon III. 5 Francs 1870-A, Paris (No reserve price)
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5 Francs Napoléon III, 1870 A Paris, a 900‰ silver coin of the Second Empire depicting Napoléon III, with about 25 g weight and ~37 mm diameter, edge inscribed DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE, obverse portrait facing left with laurel crown and BARRE signature, reverse French imperial coat of arms with the Legion of Honour collar, value 5 F and year 1870, Atelier A – Paris, circulated with normal signs of wear.
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5 Napoléon III Francs – 1870 A – Paris
French 5 franc silver coin, minted in 1870 under the Second Empire, bearing the effigy of Napoleon III with laurel crown.
Obverse: portrait of Napoleon III turned to the left, wearing a laurel crown. Inscription “NAPOLEON III EMPEROR”. Engraver's signature BARRE below the portrait.
Reverse: crowned French imperial coat of arms, surrounded by the Legion of Honour collar, with a crossed sceptre and the hand of justice. Inscription “EMPIRE FRANÇAIS”, denomination 5 F and mint year 1870.
Mint: Atelier A – Paris.
* Silver 900 ‰
* Theoretical weight: 25 g
* Diameter: about 37 mm
* Edge: raised inscription “DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE”
* Era: Second Empire – Napoleon III (1852-1870)
Mint year 1870, the last year of Napoleon III’s reign and the Second Empire. Example showing signs of circulation and wear normal for its age.
5 Napoléon III Francs – 1870 A – Paris
French 5 franc silver coin, minted in 1870 under the Second Empire, bearing the effigy of Napoleon III with laurel crown.
Obverse: portrait of Napoleon III turned to the left, wearing a laurel crown. Inscription “NAPOLEON III EMPEROR”. Engraver's signature BARRE below the portrait.
Reverse: crowned French imperial coat of arms, surrounded by the Legion of Honour collar, with a crossed sceptre and the hand of justice. Inscription “EMPIRE FRANÇAIS”, denomination 5 F and mint year 1870.
Mint: Atelier A – Paris.
* Silver 900 ‰
* Theoretical weight: 25 g
* Diameter: about 37 mm
* Edge: raised inscription “DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE”
* Era: Second Empire – Napoleon III (1852-1870)
Mint year 1870, the last year of Napoleon III’s reign and the Second Empire. Example showing signs of circulation and wear normal for its age.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
1870-A, Paris
Ruler
Napoléon III
Denomination
5 Francs
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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