France Silver Coin 5 Francs Emperor Napoleon III
An extremely rare opportunity in such high grade
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Graded as MS 65, only one coin worldwide is graded higher
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Country: France
Date: 1868
Composition: Silver .900
Mintmark: BB
Minted in Strasbourg, France
Weight: 25.0 g
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Catalog References: F# 331/13, Gad# 739, KM# 799.2
Obverse: Laureate head of Napoleon III facing left
Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR BB BARRE
Translation: Napoleon II Emperor
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Reverse: Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination, date below
Lettering: EMPIRE FRANÇAIS 5 F. 1868
Translation: French Empire
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge: Smooth and inscripted
Lettering: DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE *****
Translation: God Protects France
