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France - 1808

1 Franc - (La Rochelle)

Obverse

Obverse:

Bust of Napoleon, facing right

Legend:

NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.

Exergue:

On the shoulder: Tiolier

Size:

23.1 mm.

Edge:

DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE * (God protect France).

Reverse

Reverse:

Wreath with legend, 1 Franc.

Legend:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Exergue:

Monogram 1808 . H

Vern's Comments:

One of my few pieces from the La Rochelle mint.

1 Franc - (La Rochelle)

obverse

1 Franc - (La Rochelle)

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