📜 Description

Authentic 1856 French 5 Centimes struck during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III.

Country: France

Year: 1856

Denomination: 5 Centimes

Composition: Copper

Obverse: Bare head of Napoleon III

Reverse: Imperial Eagle

Era: Second French Empire


A genuine 170-year-old European coin from the imperial period of France.


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🔎 Condition

Date 1856 clearly visible

Legends readable

Imperial eagle visible with moderate/heavy wear

Even dark brown aged patina

Circulation marks consistent with age

No holes, no repairs


This is a circulated example — not mint, not cleaned to shine — an honest period piece.

Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description.




📦 Postage

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