France - 1812

2 Francs
Obverse - France - 2 Francs - 1812 Reverse - France - 2 Francs - 1812
Obverse - Bust of Napoleon, facing right.
Legend, NAPOLEON EMPEREUR
Below bust, Tiolier, in script.
Reverse - A wreath. Outside wreath, EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
Legend, 2 FRANCS.
Mintmark, I
Below the wreath, 1812. Horizontal clasped hands.
On the coin's edge: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE * (God protect France).
 
Second largest mintage of the 2 franc type for the year 1812 with 208,870 struck.