Obverse
Napoleon III facing left
Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
BARRE
Reverse
Value and date in three lines in a wreath formed of two laurel branches.
Lettering: 5
FRANCS
1838
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS ESSAI
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Bronze
Ruler
Weight
4.3 g.
Diameter
23
mm.
Shape
Round