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5 franc piece, Napoleon III bare head, date 1856, Paris mint (A), grand A variety.

Obverse: portrait of Napoleon III to the left, signed Barre.
Reverse: imperial crowned coat of arms, surrounded by the legend “EMPIRE FRANÇAIS”.

Metal: .900 silver.
Measured weight: 24.90 g.
Theoretical diameter: 37 mm.

Estimated grade: TTB, not certified. The hair, legends and heraldry retain good details. Presence of wear from circulation, scratches on both faces, and small nicks on the edge.

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Pièce de 5 francs Napoléon III tête nue, millésime 1856, atelier de Paris (A), variété grand A.

Avers : portrait de Napoléon III à gauche, signé Barre.
Revers : armoiries impériales couronnées, entourées de la légende « EMPIRE FRANÇAIS ».

Métal : argent 900 ‰.
Poids mesuré : 24,90 g.
Diamètre théorique : 37 mm.

État estimé TTB, non certifié. Les cheveux, les légendes et les armoiries conservent de beaux détails. Présence d’usure de circulation, de rayures sur les deux faces et de petits coups sur le listel.

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France. Napoléon III. 5 Francs 1856-A, Paris  (No reserve price)

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French 5 francs Napoléon III head, 1856-A Paris, struck in 900 silver, about 24.90 g and 37 mm in diameter, obverse by Barre showing Napoléon III left and reverse with crowned imperial arms and the legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS; graded as TTB by estimation with circulation wear, scratches on both faces and small rim knocks.

France. Napoléon III. 5 Francs 1856-A, Paris (No reserve price)

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