Help to identify denomination of French Coin [Resolvido]

Greetings,

I recently got a French Coin and I can't tell the denomination (not value) of it because the back is worn out (as indicated by the photo). I only paid 4 bucks for it at my local flea market and the lady I got it from said I will sell it to you for only 4 bucks even though I know its worth more.




The coin in Question is a Napoleon III, (?) Franc coin from the year 1866.

Here are the Numista links for the 3 coins that look similar to my coin but just don't know which one it is.

1. 1 Franc https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1172.html
2. 2 Francs https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1176.html
3. 5 Francs https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1184.html

Thanks to all who can help me :).

EDIT: While taking a closer look at the letter "F" on my coin, I have a feeling that it is a 1 Franc coin because the "F" looks very similar and does not match the 2 or 5 Francs "F".

Measure the diameter and you'll be able to determine which one it is. Just judging from the mintages, it is unlikely to be the 5 francs.

Same as Jesse11 for me,measure the coin and you'll know for sure... but whatever it is, in such condition it's worth nothing but bullion value.

+1 for bullion value in such worn condition.

Thanks for all the Replies.

@ Jesse11,

Thanks for the bit of info., however I can not find my caliper (general) cause I have it stored somewhere in the mess of boxes I have in my closet so I'll have to look for it at a later date and then try and determine the coin denomination.

@ whomok,

I should have said Denomination instead of Value. Sorry about the confusion there.

If you want a tip, try to compare with other coins from LMU (Latin Monetary Union) and associated countries. This was one on the main standards on use. In the same situation, the old Semeuse silver coinage (and even its modern nickel counterpart) are a good way to compare as the 1 Franc coinage remained the same size.

EDIT: after looking at your profile I saw you own a nickel Franc, which is a perfect way to compare, as their diameter are close, with your Napoleonic silver coin. If they're close each other, you have 1 Franc. If the coin is bigger, you probably have 2 Francs (as the 5 Francs is extremely huge)

I was able to find my caliper and I finally figured the coin denomination. It is a 1 Franc coin.

I would like to thank everyone who replied.