France - 1812

½ Franc
Obverse - France - 1/2 Franc - 1812 Reverse - France - 1/2 Francs - 1812
Obverse - Bust of Napoleon, facing right.
Legend, NAPOLEON EMPEREUR, a diamond
Below bust, Tiolier, in script.
Reverse - A wreath. Outside wreath, EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
Legend, DEMI FRANC.
Mintmark, T - Nantes
Below the wreath, 1812. An anchor.
Size, 18 mm.
 
While heavily worn this is a relatively rare piece with a mintage of 80,790 for 1812.