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1853 France Ten Centimes ☆☆ Napoleon III ☆☆ Great Collectible 520
1853 France Ten Centimes ☆☆ Napoleon III ☆☆ Great Collectible 520
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Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 10 Centimes
Composition: Copper
Year: 1853
Color: BN
Fineness: 0.75
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 95
Country of Origin: France
Certification: Uncertified
ItemCompatibilityList: Array
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🪙 1853 France 10 Centimes
Second French Empire | Emperor Napoleon III | Large Bronze Coinage
This 1853 10 Centimes is a significant piece of French history, struck during the first full year of the Second French Empire under Napoleon III. As the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon III sought to restore the glory of the French state, and this large, impressive bronze coin reflects the transition of France into a modern industrial power. These coins were the workhorses of the French economy, circulating through the cafes of Paris and the rural provinces of the mid-19th century.
🪙 1853 France 10 Centimes Second French Empire | Emperor Napoleon III | Large Bronze Coinage
This 1853 10 Centimes is a significant piece of French history, struck during the first full year of the Second French Empire under Napoleon III. As the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon III sought to restore the glory of the French state, and this large, impressive bronze coin reflects the transition of France into a modern industrial power. These coins were the workhorses of the French economy, circulating through the cafes of Paris and the rural provinces of the mid-19th century.
🔍 Item Specifications
Year: 1853
Country: France (Second Empire)
Denomination: 10 Centimes
Composition: Bronze
Obverse Design: Bareheaded portrait of Emperor Napoleon III facing left. Legend: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR.
Reverse Design: An imperial eagle standing on a thunderbolt, surrounded by the legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS and the denomination.
Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)
Note: This 170-year-old bronze specimen displays authentic circulation wear consistent with its extensive use in the French economy. You can expect to see honest "pocket wear" on the high points of the Emperor's hair and the feathers of the imperial eagle. The bronze has matured into a rich, deep chocolate-brown patina. As these were struck at various French mints, please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the mint mark clarity, rim integrity, and overall eye appeal for yourself.
Year: 1853
Country: France (Second Empire)
Denomination: 10 Centimes
Composition: Bronze
Obverse Design: Bareheaded portrait of Emperor Napoleon III facing left. Legend: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR.
Reverse Design: An imperial eagle standing on a thunderbolt, surrounded by the legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS and the denomination.
Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)
Note: This 170-year-old bronze specimen displays authentic circulation wear consistent with its extensive use in the French economy. You can expect to see honest "pocket wear" on the high points of the Emperor's hair and the feathers of the imperial eagle. The bronze has matured into a rich, deep chocolate-brown patina. As these were struck at various French mints, please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the mint mark clarity, rim integrity, and overall eye appeal for yourself.
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