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France - Lille - 1808

1 Franc

Obverse

Obverse:

Bust of Napoleon, facing right

Legend:

NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.

Exergue:

On the shoulder, Tiolier

Size:

23 mm.

Reverse

Reverse:

Wreath with legend, 1 Franc.

Legend:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Exergue:

Entwined serpents (Caduceus), 1808, W (Lille)

Vern's Comments:

Edge: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE * (God protect France).