20 Francs Napoleon III. Gold Coin | 1852-1870 | France
The 10 French Franc Napoleon III gold coin was minted from 1854-1870.
Napoleon III was the nephew and heir to Napoleon I. He was President of France from 1848-1852 and ruled as Emperor from 1852-1870.
Design Highlights
There are two different portraits of Napoleon III on the 10 Franc Gold coin. The first portrait shows him as a younger Emperor with a bare head. The second version, produced later in his reign, shows him with a laureate head.
The reverse side shows a laurel wreath that surrounds the outer edge with the date of issue and nominal value engraved in the center. Depending on the year of issue, some editions may show the French coat of arms instead of the laurel wreath. The coins were produced at the Paris Mint (A) and the Strasbourg Mint (BB).
Product Details
Manufacturer: French Mint
Country of origin: France
Fineness: 900/1000
Weight: 3.2258 g
Gold Content: .0933 oz
Denomination: 10 Francs
Mintage Years- 1854-1870
Scratch resistance: Good
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Monnaie de Paris |
| Series | 20 Francs |
| Purity | 900/1000 |
| Fineweight | 5.81 gram |
| Gross Weight | 6.45 gram |
| Year of issue | Random |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 20 French Francs |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Diameter | 21.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |