Gilt bronze, 27.8mm.  NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR His laureate head right. BARRE below. COPIA below truncation.  R. EMPIRE FRANCAIS Crowned arms, 50 FR at sides, *1859* below.  Rogers —, see note on page 1958. Almost Extremely Fine.  Rare
A genuine copy !
Probably used as a jeweller's or gold dealer's window display item.

Ex David Rogers collection.