1 Franc - Napoleon III (1853 - 1863)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Franc |
| Catalog Number | KM# 779 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 11.98 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1869-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre
Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
Reverse
Engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
1
FRANC
1860
A
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
1
FRANC
1860
A
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 A | Rare | ||
| 1854 A | 764,000 | Rare | |
| 1855 A(a) | Unknown | ||
| 1855 A(d) | 757,000 | Unknown | |
| 1856 A | 1,196,000 | Rare | |
| 1856 BB | 1,635,000 | Rare | |
| 1856 D | 1,227,000 | Rare | |
| 1857 A | 1,681,000 | Rare | |
| 1858 A | 5,607,000 | Rare | |
| 1859 A | 3,830,000 | Rare | |
| 1859 BB | 1,333,000 | Rare | |
| 1860 A(b) | Unknown | ||
| 1860 A(h) | 2,740,000 | Unknown | |
| 1860 BB | Rare | ||
| 1860 BB(b) | Unknown | ||
| 1861 A | 2,012,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1861 BB | 1,124,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1863 A | 19,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1863 BB | 54,000 | Very Rare |