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1867-BB France Silver 20 Centimes NGC MS65 - Napoleon III Gem Uncirculated - Rare
**ITEM SPECIFICS:**
* **Certification:** NGC
* **Certification Number:** 8375966-020
* **Grade:** MS 65
* **Year:** 1867
* **Mint Mark:** BB (Strasbourg Mint)
* **Denomination:** 20 Centimes
* **Composition:** Silver (.835)
* **Fineness:** 0.835
* **Country/Region of Manufacture:** France
* **Historical Era:** Second Empire / Napoleon III (1852-1870)
* */Uncirculated:** Uncirculated
**ITEM DESCRIPTION:**
Up for sale is an exceptional piece of 19th-century European history: an **1867-BB France Silver 20 Centimes**, professionally graded and encapsulated by **NGC as a Gem Uncirculated Mint State 65 (MS65)**.
Struck at the historic **Strasbourg Mint (BB)** under the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this stunning 90% silver coin features the coveted "Tête Laurée" (Laurel-Crowned Head) design. Finding a minor denomination from this era that has survived in immaculate MS65 condition with its original luster intact is incredibly difficult.
**Listing Highlights:**
* **Issuer:** France (Second Empire)
* **Ruler:** Emperor Napoleon III
* **Mintage Mark:** BB (Strasbourg)
* **Condition:** NGC MS65 — Beautiful gem luster, crisp details, and pristine eye appeal.
**Condition Note:**
The NGC slab is crisp, clear, and perfectly preserved. Please study the high-resolution photographs to fully appreciate the outstanding details on this historic silver piece before placing your offer or buying.
**Shipping & Handling:**
The slab will be carefully bubble-wrapped and shipped securely in a bubble envelope via a tracked shipping method with full tracking.
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