French Second Empire 2 Centimes - Napoleon III 1854

Name: French Second Empire 2 Centimes - Napoleon III 1854
Brand: France

2 Centimes · Bronze (Copper .950, Tin .030, Zinc .020)

This is a French Second Empire 2 Centimes coin struck in 1854 under Emperor Napoleon III. The obverse features a bare head portrait of Napoleon III facing left with the legend 'NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR' and the engraver's name BARRE below the bust. The reverse displays the Imperial Eagle perched on a thunderbolt with the legends 'EMPIRE FRANCAIS' above and 'DEUX CENTIMES' below.

Year

1854

Country

France

Metal

Bronze (Copper .950, Tin .030, Zinc .020)

Diameter

None

Weight

None

Est. Value

$25

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$15

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$55

Last sale

$24

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