Obverse Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR BB BARRE Reverse Lettering: EMPIRE FRANÇAIS 5 F 1970 Edge Inscription in relief : "DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE" Lettering: DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE ***** Metal Silver Weight 25 g Diameter 37 mm Mintage: 2.022.000 Mint : Strasbourg (BB) Condition XF++
I would also say that it was not only over dipped, but that it is an ex-jewelry piece. The marks at the top and bottom rims look like mount marks to me. That would also explain the polished look the coin has.
so what should be the value of dipped coins?how do you grade them. Does this have any numismatic value or it's worth only silver value becaus it's dipped?
It's not because it was dipped, it's because it was dipped improperly, or for too long. A coin dip is an acid that literally eats away all of the luster on a coin. Once that is done the coin is damaged and considered ungradeable. But more than that, as I said, this coin looks like it was removed from a piece of jewelry. That too damages a coin. If I am correct about either of the things mentioned above the coin is only worth silver content.
cool coin IMO It may not be very valuable for the reasons stated. However, it is a very cool coin. It is big. It is silver. It is dated 1870. It depicts Empereur Napoleon III and the French Empire. Very best regards, collect89 P.S. I'll bet you are the only one on your block that has one.
