In circular legend `LOUIS-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE` / In the center his bust turned to the right / Below the signature `D`AP. BARRE`
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LOUIS-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
D`AP. BARRE
Reverse description
In circular legend `FRENCH REPUBLIC` / In the center on 3 lines the value, `1852-` and the year of emission, the whole surrounded by 2 branches of olive tree
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
50
FRANCS
1852-1991
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)