FRANCE. Second Empire. Napoleon III. 1852-1870. Æ ten centimes. 9.92 gm. 36 mm. 1864 A (Paris). His helmeted bust left / Imperial eagle. KM 798.2. Gad. 253. Good Extremely Fine; slight spot on obverse.

This type is sometimes used by re-engravers, artists who alter the image–"hobo nickels" is the title American collectors typically use.