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20 Centimes - Napoleon III
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1867-1868 |
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| Engraver(s) | Désiré-Albert Barre |
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| Obverse description | Laureate and draped bust of Napoleon III facing left, rendered in high relief with fine classical detail. The emperor's portrait, engraved by Désiré-Albert Barre, features a laurel wreath crown and a short beard. The circular legend reads NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR around the upper periphery, with the engraver's name BARRE inscribed in small capitals below the bust truncation. A small decorative star appears to the left of the legend, and the coin is bordered by a fine beaded rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR BARRE (Translation: Napoleon III Emperor Barre) |
| Reverse description | A large imperial crown occupies the center of the field, rendered in fine detail with elaborate ornamentation including fleur-de-lis, eagles, and a cross at the apex surmounted by a globe. The arc legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS curves around the upper periphery, flanked by small decorative stops. Below the crown, the denomination 20 CENT. is inscribed in two lines, with the date of issue beneath and the mint mark letter appearing in the exergue. The design is framed by a beaded border. |
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