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France - 1813

1 Franc - Nantes

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:

Anchor, 1813 (diamond), T (Nantes)

Vern's Comments:

Edge: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE * (God protect France).
The mintage of francs at Nantes totalled 19,827 for 1813.