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Description
This French coin is a one centime franc dating from 1854, minted in Bordeaux and identified by the mint mark "K". It is made of bronze, weighs approximately 1 gram, and has a diameter of 15 millimeters. The coin's edge is smooth.
The obverse of the coin features a bare head portrait of Napoleon III. The circular legend reads "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR", separated by the engraver's name "BARRE" and the year "1854". Jacques-Jean Barre is the engraver responsible for the design of this obverse.
The reverse of the coin depicts an imperial eagle with spread wings. The circular legend reads "EMPIRE FRANÇAIS", framing the denomination "* UN CENTIME *". The letter "A" indicates the mint. Jacques-Jean Barre is also the engraver of the reverse.
The mintage of this coin in Bordeaux in 1854 amounted to 1,238,415 copies.
