2 Francs - Napoleon III

Features

Issuer	France
Emperor	Napoleon III (1852-1870)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1866-1870
Value	2 Francs
Currency	Franc (1795-1959)
Composition	Silver (.835)
Weight	10 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	22 March 1918
Number	N# 1176
References	F# 263, Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc (10th edition). Les Chevau-légers, Paris, France. Gad# 527, Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco. KM# 807 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Laureate head left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
BARRE

Translation:
NAPOLEON III EMPEROR
BARRE

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Albert Désiré Barre, was a French engraver, medalist, and the 18th Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint from 27 February 1855 to his death. He was the son of Jacques-Jean Barre who preceded him as the Chief Engraver. His brother Jean-Auguste Barre, a French sculptor and medalist, succeeded him as Chief Engraver after his death.

Reverse

Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
2 F
1868

Translation:
FRENCH EMPIRE
2 F
1868

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Albert Désiré Barre, was a French engraver, medalist, and the 18th Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint from 27 February 1855 to his death. He was the son of Jacques-Jean Barre who preceded him as the Chief Engraver. His brother Jean-Auguste Barre, a French sculptor and medalist, succeeded him as Chief Engraver after his death.

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Marks

	Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Paris (1855-1878)
	Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Paris (1860-1879)
	Henri Delbecque, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1860-1870), Bordeaux (1870-1878)
	Ernest Jean-Baptiste Dumas, Mint Master, Bordeaux (1860-1867)

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Date		Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1866 A		3 225 798	$ 4.10	$ 5.40	$ 8.60	$ 38					22%	KM# 807.1
1866 BB		3 089 824	$ 6.60	$ 7.50	$ 7.50	$ 23	$ 73				27%	KM# 807.2
1866 E											0.2%	(fr) à confirmer - Essai
1866 K		437 055		$ 18							7%	KM# 807.3
1867 A		3 312 543		$ 5.40	$ 13	$ 13					17%	KM# 807.1
1867 BB		3 470 737	$ 6.40	$ 8.10	$ 8.10						12%	KM# 807.2
1867 K		1 743 984		$ 6.40							9%	KM# 807.3
1868 A		3 672 479		$ 7.50	$ 7.80	$ 21					28%	KM# 807.1
1868 BB		733 077									7%	KM# 807.2
1868 K											0.5%	KM# 807.3
1869 A		1 104 428		$ 5.40	$ 8.50	$ 8.50	$ 15				28%	KM# 807.1
1869 BB		1 368 080			$ 8.60	$ 20					9%	KM# 807.2
1870 A		3 815 323			$ 11	$ 12					8%	KM# 807.1
1870 BB											0.3%	(fr) à confirmer

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Numista Rarity index: 10

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Bullion value: USD 6.24

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions Sunday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231943 Lot 64237	30 Nov 1 BC	1868 A – KM# 807.1	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 360.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 31784	5 May 2022	1870 A – KM# 807.1	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 1560.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 80 Lot 296	5 Apr 2023	Undetermined	UNC	USD 113.63 (EUR 106.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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