French Coins 10 Centimes 1857 Emperor Napoleon III of France
Obverse: Profile bust of Napoleon III facing left, inside beaded circle. Lettering around outside, date underneath.
Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR BARRE 1857.
Engraver: Jean-Jacques Barre.
Reverse: the Eagle of France facing right with mint letter below, inside beaded circle. Legend all round the coin: EMPIRE FRANÇAIS * DIX CENTIMES *.
NOTE: Mintmarks A = Paris, D = Lyon, MA = Marseilles.
Engraver: Jean-Jacques Barre.
Edge Smooth.
Years: 1852-1857.
Value: 10 Centimes.
Metal: Bronze.
Weight: 10 g.
Diameter: 30.2 mm.
Shape: Round.
French Coins 10 Centimes 1857 Emperor Napoleon III of France