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French Gold 50 Francs "Napoleon III" 1855 - 1860 KM# 785.2

France 50 Francs Napoleon III 1855 BB KM# 785.2 NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR BARRE coin obverse
France 50 Francs Napoleon III 1855 BB KM# 785.2 EMPIRE FRANCAIS 50 FR BB 1855 coin reverse
Value $560 - $2.15K
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Obverse
Bare head right
Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR BARRE

Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination
Lettering: EMPIRE FRANCAIS 50 FR BB 1855

Extended information
Year
1855 - 1860
Denomination
50 Francs
Currency
Franc
Metal
0.900 Gold
Krause catalog
KM# 785.2
Ruler
Napoleon III
Weight
16.13 g.
Diameter
28 mm.
Thickness
1.9 mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Lettered
DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
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Year
Mintage
Prices per year/grade
Prices per year/grade
1855 BB
Mintage 3,051
Value
VF20: $560
XF40: $1.04K
MS60: $2.15K
1856 BB
Mintage 3,803
Value
VF20: $560
XF40: $1.04K
MS60: $2.15K
1858 BB
Mintage 9,135
Value
VF20: $560
XF40: $950
MS60: $1.98K
1859 BB
Mintage 32,000
Value
VF20: $560
XF40: $825
MS60: $1.2K
1860 BB
Mintage 29,000
Value
-
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