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France - 1812

2 Francs - Limoges

Obverse

Obverse:

Bust of Napoleon, facing right.

Legend:

NAPOLEON EMPEREUR

Exergue:

Tiolier, in script.

Reverse

Reverse:

A wreath. Outside wreath, EMPIRE FRANÇAIS

Legend:

2 FRANCS.

Exergue:

Horizontal clasped hands, 1812 (diamond), I (Limoges)

Vern's Comments:

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.

2 Francs - Limoges

obverse

2 Francs - Limoges

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