Essai de 1 franc Napoléon III, tête laurée par Barre

Issuer France
Year 1866
Type Coin pattern
Value 1 Franc
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 4.98 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Désiré-Albert Barre
In circulation to
Reference(s) VG#3690, Maz#1673, Gad#463
Obverse description Head laureate of Napoleon III on the left, signed E and BARRE below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering NAPOLEON III - EMPEREUR
Reverse description Shield decorated with an eagle on a thunderbolt, surrounded by the collar of the Legion of Honor, placed on a mantle broaching a scepter and a hand of justice.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EMPIRE FRANÇAIS// 1 - F// (ANCRE) 1866 (ANCRE)
Edge Milled
Mint
Mintage 1866 E - (fr) (en) Essai -
Numisquare ID 9275770300
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