French Coins 2 Centimes 1855 Emperor Napoleon III of France
Obverse: Profile bust of Napoleon III facing left, inside beaded circle. Lettering around outside, date underneath.
Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR 1855.
Engraver: Jean-Jacques Barre.
Reverse: the Eagle of France, surrounded by a circle of dots. Legend all round the coin: EMPIRE FRANÇAIS * DEUX CENTIMES *.
Engraver: Jean-Jacques Barre.
Mint letters - BB = Strasbourg.
Edge Smooth.
Years: 1853-1857.
Value: 2 Centimes.
Metal: Bronze.
Weight: 2 g.
Diameter: 20.2 mm.
Shape: Round.
French Coins 2 Centimes 1855 Emperor Napoleon III of France