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France - 1812

1 Franc - Lille

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:

EMPIRE FRANÇAIS diamond

Exergue:

Caduceus, 1812 (diamond), W (Lille)

Vern's Comments:

Edge: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE * (God protect France).
The mintage of francs at Lille totalled 264,695 for 1812.