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France - 1812

Demi Franc - Nantes

Obverse

Obverse:

Bust of Napoleon, facing right.

Legend:

NAPOLEON EMPEREUR, a diamond

Exergue:

Tiolier, in script.

Size:

18 mm.

Reverse

Reverse:

A wreath. Outside wreath, EMPIRE FRANÇAIS

Legend:

DEMI FRANC.

Exergue:

An anchor, 1812 (diamond), T (Nantes)

Vern's Comments:

While heavily worn this is a relatively rare piece with a mintage of 80,790 for 1812.

Demi Franc - Nantes

obverse

Demi Franc - Nantes

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