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1 franc Napoléon III — Tête laurée (1866–1870)

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Coin name1 franc Napoléon III — Tête laurée (1866–1870)
MetalSilver
Issuing countryFrance
Mint / ManufacturerMonnaie de Paris
Face value1 FRF
Gross weight5 g
Fineness835 ‰
Calculated fine metal weight4.175 g
Diameter23 mm
EdgeNot disclosed

Intrinsic value

€6.37

At the spot price of 10/11/2026 at 06:28 UTC · Source: MetalflowAPI · Excluding premium

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Description

This 1-franc coin bears the laureate head of Napoleon III. Its weight and fineness follow the rules of the French decimal system of the period. Its value mainly reflects its silver weight, excluding numismatic interest.

Benefits

Not disclosed

Years and versions

Specifications may vary by year, mint and finish. Undocumented versions are not treated as this reference.

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