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5 francs from the French Empire of Napoleon III, 1856

1856 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver coin. Obverse: head of the emperor to the left. Letter A [=Paris] at bottom right. Reverse: crowned mantle between value indication, adorned with a chain of an order with jewel around a shield, behind which two crossed batons. Date at bottom. Raised inscribed edge.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

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Credit line5 francs uit het keizerrijk Frankrijk van Napoleon III, 1856. 1856. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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