Obverse
Head of Napoleon IV facing left
Lettering: C. DE F NAPOLEON IV EMPEREUR ESSAI
Reverse
Crowned Imperial shield divides value, date at bottom 1870 divides mintmarks, lys at left and Star at right.
Lettering: 5 F 1870
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Krause catalog
X# E44.1
Ruler
Weight
25.6 g.
Diameter
37
mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Plain