2 Francs - Napoleon III (1853 - 1859)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 780 |
| Weight (g) | 10 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 23.96 |
| 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
2
FRANCS
1857
A
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
2
FRANCS
1857
A
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 A | 48,968 | Very Rare | |
| 1854 A | Very Rare | ||
| 1855 A | 82,431 | Very Rare | |
| 1856 A | Very Rare | ||
| 1856 BB | Very Rare | ||
| 1856 D | 288,758 | Very Rare | |
| 1857 A | 338,964 | Very Rare | |
| 1858 A | 1,288 | Very Rare | |
| 1859 A | 894 | Very Rare |