1814 BB France – Un Décime Bronze Coin
Napoléon I Era | Strasbourg Mint | Final Year of the Empire
Offered here is an authentic 1814 “UN DÉCIME” bronze coin from France, struck during the final and collapsing year of Napoléon I’s Empire. This coin bears the “BB” mint mark, identifying it as struck at the Strasbourg Mint, one of the most historically significant French mints of the Napoleonic era.
The year 1814 marks the dramatic downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte, with France under immense political and military pressure as Allied forces advanced. Coins dated 1814 were struck amid chaos, regime collapse, and economic strain — making them true artifacts of European history, not merely collectibles.
This coin circulated during:
The fall of Paris
Napoleon’s first abdication
The end of the First French Empire
Denomination: Un Décime (1/10 Franc)
Date: 1814
Mint Mark: BB (Strasbourg)
Material: Bronze
Ruler: Napoléon I
Obverse: Crowned “L” monogram encircled by laurel wreath
Reverse: UN DÉCIME / 1814 / BB, laurel wreath border
This coin is in honest circulated condition, with natural wear consistent with age and heavy historical use.
Legends remain readable
Mint mark clearly visible
No holes, bends, or modern alterations
Surface patina is original and untouched — no harsh cleaning, preserving collector integrity. Please examine photos closely, as they are part of the description.
Highly desirable to:
Napoleonic era collectors
French Revolutionary & Imperial coin collectors
European history enthusiasts
Type coin collectors seeking early decimal currency
Coins from 1814 with visible mint marks are increasingly difficult to source, especially examples that have not been over-cleaned or damaged.
This is a genuine period-struck coin, not a reproduction or novelty. Acquired through estate / secondary-market sourcing consistent with LaPalm Enterprises’ focus on historical material.
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Protective packaging to preserve patina
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