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Description
This coin is a French centime, issued in 1856 by the Bordeaux mint, identified by the letter "K". It is struck in bronze and weighs one gram, with a diameter of 15 millimeters. The edge of the coin is smooth.
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Napoleon III, bare head. The circular legend "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR" borders the portrait. The name of the engraver, Barre, is also indicated. The year of issue, 1856, is inscribed below the bust.
The reverse of the coin depicts an imperial eagle, symbol of the French Empire. The legend "EMPIRE FRANÇAIS" is inscribed in an arc above the eagle. Below, we can read "* UN CENTIME *", indicating the face value of the coin. The letter "A" is also present, possibly a mint mark or a control indication.
The mintage of this specific coin for the year 1856 in Bordeaux is 2,062,095 copies. The main engraver of this coin is Jacques-Jean Barre.
