Obverse
Naked head of Napoleon III on the left; signed BAR below.
Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
BARRE
Reverse
In a crown formed of two laurel branches.
Lettering: EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
50
CENT.
1853
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Ruler
Weight
2.5 g.
Diameter
18
mm.
Thickness
2 mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Plain