50 Francs - Napoleon III (1855 - 1860)

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obverse of 50 Francs - Napoleon III (1855 - 1860) coin with KM# 785 from France. Inscription: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
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reverse of 50 Francs - Napoleon III (1855 - 1860) coin with KM# 785 from France. Inscription: EMPIRE FRANCAIS 50 FR A 1855
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Country
France
Government
Empire (1852 - 1870)
Currency
Franc (1852 - 1870)

Features

Denomination 50 Francs
Catalog Number KM# 785
Weight (g) 16.13
Diameter (mm) 28
Shape: Round
Composition: Gold (.900)
Not Magnetic
Metal Value (USD) 932.2
Orientation Coin orientation ↑↓
Demonetized

Obverse

Engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre
Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

Reverse

Engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
50 FR
A 1855
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1855 A 151,662 Very Rare
1855 BB 6,850 Very Rare
1856 A 96,512 Very Rare
1856 BB 3,803 Very Rare
1857 A 319,320 Very Rare
1858 A 85,093 Very Rare
1858 BB 9,129 Very Rare
1859 A 34,042 Very Rare
1859 BB 61,354 Very Rare
1860 BB 29,000 Unknown

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