1 Centime - Napoleon III (1861 - 1870)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Centime |
| Catalog Number | KM# 795 |
| Weight (g) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 15 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1941-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Albert Désiré Barre
Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
BARRE
1862
Description:
Napoleon head left, below, engraver's signature BARRE.
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
BARRE
1862
Description:
Napoleon head left, below, engraver's signature BARRE.
Reverse
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
BB
* UN CENTIME *
Description:
Eagle standing with open wings, head right. Below mint mark.
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
BB
* UN CENTIME *
Description:
Eagle standing with open wings, head right. Below mint mark.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | Unknown | ||
| 1861 A | 7,397,660 | Common | |
| 1861 BB | 3,011,938 | Common | |
| 1861 K | 1,998,709 | Common | |
| 1862 A | 15,560,915 | Common | |
| 1862 BB | Common | ||
| 1862 K | 7,430,879 | Common | |
| 1870 A | 1,000,000 | Not Common |