France 50 centimes, 1853 - 1863

Information

NumberKM# 794
CountryFrance
PeriodEmperor Napoleon III (1852 - 1870)
RulerNapoleon III
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination50 centimes
Melt value2.5 XAGg x 0.900 = 3.63 USD
Year1853 - 1863
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.900
Weight (g)2.5
Diameter (mm)18
Thickness (mm)1

Obverse:

50 centimes 1853 - 1863, France

Royal family 

Description
Napoleon III (Emperor of the French)

Legend
BARRE
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

Creators: Jean-Jacques Barre (BARRE)

Reverse

50 centimes 1853 - 1863, France

Wreath 

Legend
50 CENT.
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS

Creators: Jean-Jacques Barre (BARRE)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1863BB137.000---$ 8.23
1862A1.549.000--
1862BB1.007.000---
1861BB355.000--
1860A2.657.000--
1860BB1.555.000--
1859A3.880.000--
1859BB1.112.000--
1858A5.559.000--
1857A1.632.000--
1856A1.436.000--
1856BB1.196.000--
1856D1.246.000--
1855A400.000---
1854A1.080.000--
1853A154.000--


Collection

1863$ 8.23  
1862A$ *****  
1862BB  
1861$ *****  
1860A$ *****  
1860BB$ *****  
1859A$ *****  
1859BB$ *****  
1858$ *****  
1857$ *****  
1856A$ *****  
1856BB$ *****  
1856D$ *****  
1855  
1854$ *****  
1853$ *****