5 Francs Silver Coin 900 Second Empire Obverse: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR. Laureated head of Napoleon III to left In exergue Barre - engraver Albert-Désiré Barre (1855-1878) - and BB (Strasbourg mint) Reverse: EMPIRE FRANà‡AIS 1869 / 5 - F. Crowned and mantled arms dividing 5 F Raised-letter edge: DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE * * * * * Ø37 mm; 24.8 grams Official gross weight: 25 grams