coin; centime (five)

Production date
1856
 Description
Two five centime coins from France. Circular coin with an image on the obverse of a bust, an anchor and hand and on the reverse of an imperial eagle. Embossed on the obverse is "Napoleon III Empereur 1856" and on the reverse is "Empire Francais Cinq Centimes A".
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Department
Object
Production date
1856
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR 1856"
embossing:reverse:"EMPIRE FRANCAIS/ CINQ CENTIMES/ A"
Associated date
1856
Associated place
France
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.5cm (Dia 1")
Documentation
Krause, C.L. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" Krause Publications
Accession number
1977-044-049

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