1 Franc - Napoleon III
Features
| Issuer |
Francja
(France)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1853-1863 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Srebro (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły |
| Technique | Frezowana |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Number | N# 1171 |
| References | Franc 2014# 214 Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France. Éditions Victor Gadoury (publisher). Monnaies françaises (Gadoury). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco (9 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Twarz Napoleona odwróciła się w lewo.
Script: łaciński
Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Reverse
Wieniec laurowy.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
1
FRANC
1860
A
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Edge
Trzcina
Mints
| A | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), Francja (864-date) |
| BB | Strasbourg, Francja (?-1870) |
| D | Lyon, Francja (413-1858) |
Marks
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Jacques-Jean Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1850-1855) |
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Charles-Louis Dierickx, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1845-1860) |
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Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878) |
 |
Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1834-1860) |
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Jean Moine, Mint Master, Lyon (1848-1858) |
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Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1860-1879) |
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Henri Delbecque, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1860-1870), Bordeaux (1870-1878) |
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
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| 1853 A | (fr) A confirmer - KM# 779.1 - petite tête | 3% | |||||||||||||
| 1853 A | (fr) A supprimer - KM# 779.1 - tête large - BE | 0.3% | |||||||||||||
| 1853 A | |
|
182 412 | (fr) F. 214/1 - KM# 779.1 | 6% | ||||||||||
| 1854 A | |
763 557 | (en) KM# 779.1 | 11% | |||||||||||
| 1855 A | |
(fr) F. 214/4 | 0.8% | ||||||||||||
| 1855 A | |
(fr) F. 214/5 | 2% | ||||||||||||
| 1855 A | |
778 794 | (fr) F. 214/3 | 4% | |||||||||||
| 1856 A | |
1 173 348 | (en) KM# 779.1 | 10% | |||||||||||
| 1856 BB | |
1 663 980 | (en) KM# 779.2 | 9% | |||||||||||
| 1856 D | |
(fr) F. 214/9 - petit lion | 1.7% | ||||||||||||
| 1856 D | |
|
1 226 901 | $ 93 | (en) KM# 779.3 | 8% | |||||||||
| 1857 A | |
1 679 991 | (en) KM# 779.1 | 9% | |||||||||||
| 1858 A | |
|
5 604 142 | $ 32 | $ 55 | $ 55 | (en) KM# 779.1 | 33% | |||||||
| 1859 A | |
|
3 827 495 | $ 35 | $ 35 | $ 35 | $ 52 | $ 210 | $ 490 | (en) KM# 779.1 | 24% | ||||
| 1859 BB | |
|
1 554 131 | $ 84 | (en) KM# 779.2 | 8% | |||||||||
| 1860 A | |
|
2 012 484 | $ 42 | (fr) F. 214/15 - KM# 779.1 | 12% | |||||||||
| 1860 A | |
2 728 335 | $ 43 | $ 58 | (fr) F. 214/14 - KM# 779.1 | 18% | |||||||||
| 1860 BB | |
1 333 333 | (fr) F. 214/16 - KM# 779.2 | 3% | |||||||||||
| 1860 BB | |
(fr) F. 214/17 - 1860/50 | 1.1% | ||||||||||||
| 1860 BB | |
1 342 282 | (fr) F. 214/18 - KM# 779.2 - croix | 6% | |||||||||||
| 1861 A | |
2 012 000 | (en) KM# 779.1 | 1.9% | |||||||||||
| 1861 BB | |
1 124 000 | (en) KM# 779.2 | 1.9% | |||||||||||
| 1863 A | |
41 102 | (en) KM# 779.1 | 3% | |||||||||||
| 1863 BB | |
54 173 | (en) KM# 779.2 | 3% | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 22
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 10.59
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2352 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.145 oz
Current srebro price: 73.16 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Heritage Auctions 2026 January 22 - 23 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3130 Lot 35102 
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22 Jan 2026 |
1853 A – (fr) F. 214/1 - KM# 779.1 |
AU (NGC AU58) |
USD 176.90
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 72 Lot 621
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21 Dec 2022 |
1856 D – (en) KM# 779.3 |
F |
USD 93.99
(EUR 81.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231934 Lot 64262
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22 Aug 2019 |
1858 A – (en) KM# 779.1 |
UNC (NGC MS62) |
USD 99.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 72 Lot 620
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21 Dec 2022 |
1858 A – (en) KM# 779.1 |
F |
USD 49.90
(EUR 43.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2023 December 10 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61352 Lot 22318
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10 Dec 2023 |
1859 A – (en) KM# 779.1 |
UNC (PCGS MS66) |
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2023 June 11 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61320 Lot 22171
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11 Jun 2023 |
1859 A – (en) KM# 779.1 |
UNC (PCGS MS65) |
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232304 Lot 64359
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19 Jan 2023 |
1859 A – (en) KM# 779.1 |
UNC (NGC MS65) |
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232237 Lot 63468
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8 Sep 2022 |
1859 A – (en) KM# 779.1 |
UNC (NGC MS65+) |
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 63 Lot 1061
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26 Jul 2022 |
1859 A – (en) KM# 779.1 |
UNC |
USD 476.92
(EUR 411.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 79 Lot 307
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21 Mar 2023 |
1859 A – (en) KM# 779.1 |
XF |
USD 95.15
(EUR 82.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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