Coin France 1 Centime Napoleon III - 1856 A Paris

The coin is a one centime from France, issued in 1856 in Paris. It is struck in bronze and weighs 1 gram, with a diameter of 15 millimeters. The mintage of this coin is 2,828,167 copies.

The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Napoleon III, bare head. The circular legend reads "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR", with the engraver's name, Barre, inscribed below. The year of issue, 1853, is also visible on this face.

The reverse of the coin features an imperial eagle, a symbol of the French Empire. The legend "EMPIRE FRANÇAIS" is inscribed in an arc above the eagle. The face value, "UN CENTIME", is indicated below, framed by stars. The letter "A", designating the Paris mint, is also present on this face.

The edge of the coin is smooth. The engraver responsible for the design of this coin is Jacques-Jean Barre.