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Obverse Description
Bare headed bust of Napolean III
Reverse Description
Crown and mantled arms
Catalog Information
GSID:
18274
Obverse Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, BARRE
Reverse Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS, BB, 50, FR, 1855
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
16.129 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5186 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4667 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Napolean III
Variety 2:
Uncrowned
Coin Date:
1855-BB
Denomination:
50 Fr
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Strasbourg
Mint Mark:
BB
Mintage:
3051
Coinage Type:
French 50 Francs Gold
Coinage Years:
1855-1860
Composition:
Gold
PCGS #:
158046
Krause #:
KM-785.2
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Coin Value History
1855-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS (KM-785.2)
Value By Grade
1855-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS (KM-785.2)
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS67 | $10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $7,750 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Napolean III 50 Fr Gold MS [Type]
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1855-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1856-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1856-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1857-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1858-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1858-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1859-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1859-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1860-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,054 – $9,036
1862-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1862-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate PR
1862-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1863-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
1864-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate MS
Worth: $2,054 – $8,214
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