French Coins 5 Centimes 1854 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 1854.
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 * CINQ CENTIMES *.
NOTE: Mint letters - A = Paris, B = Dieppe, BB = Strasbourg, D = Lyon, K = Bordeaux, MA = Marseille, W = Lille.
Engraver: Jean-Jacques Barre.
Edge Smooth.
Years: 1853-1857.
Value: 5 Centimes.
Metal: Bronze.
Weight: 5 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.
Thickness: 1.25 mm.
Shape: Round.
French Coins 5 Centimes 1854 Emperor Napoleon III of France