France. Napoléon III. 5 Francs 1868-A, Paris (No reserve price)
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Five Francs Napoleon III 1868 A Paris, a 900‑fine silver coin, weighing about 25 g with a diameter of ~37 mm, edge inscribed DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE and depicting Napoleon III on the obverse and imperial French arms with the Legion of Honour collar on the reverse; circulated with some surface marks and wear for its age.
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5 Francs Napoléon III – 1868 A – Paris
French silver 5-franc coin, minted in 1868 under the Second Empire, featuring Napoleon III with a laurel head.
Obverse: portrait of Napoleon III facing left, wearing a laurel crown. Inscription "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR". Signature BARRE beneath the portrait.
Reverse: the French imperial coat of arms crowned, surrounded by the Legion of Honour necklace, with a scepter and hand of justice crossed. Inscription "EMPIRE FRANÇAIS", denomination 5 F and year 1868.
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)
Example showing signs of circulation and some wear marks related to its age. Beautiful historical coin of the Second Empire, sought after for both its silver content and its numismatic interest.
5 Francs Napoléon III – 1868 A – Paris
French silver 5-franc coin, minted in 1868 under the Second Empire, featuring Napoleon III with a laurel head.
Obverse: portrait of Napoleon III facing left, wearing a laurel crown. Inscription "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR". Signature BARRE beneath the portrait.
Reverse: the French imperial coat of arms crowned, surrounded by the Legion of Honour necklace, with a scepter and hand of justice crossed. Inscription "EMPIRE FRANÇAIS", denomination 5 F and year 1868.
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)
Example showing signs of circulation and some wear marks related to its age. Beautiful historical coin of the Second Empire, sought after for both its silver content and its numismatic interest.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
1868-A, Paris
Ruler
Napoléon III
Denomination
5 Francs
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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