2 Francs from 1856 - FRANCE 1852-1870 - Napoléon III

Cdb: S190008

Bare Bust

Coin Description

Obverse : Bare bust facing left; lion, "NAPOLÉON III EMPEREUR", anchor.

Reverse : 2 FRANCS at centre, (date) below all encircled by olive branches; "EMPIRE FRANÇAIS", D below.

Dimensions

Diameter ( mm )

Weight ( gr )

Thickness ( mm )

27,00

10,00

0,00

Features

Edge

Metal

Reeded

90.0% Silver

Mint Details

Mint

Mint Mark

Year

Lyon

1856

Mint Director

Mint Director's mark

Jean Moine

Engraver General

Engraver's mark

Albert-Desiré Barre

Mintage

Circulation

Mint sets

Proof

288.694

Catalogue references

Le Franc

Krause

F.262/8