France Gold 20 Francs – Napoleon III
$580.56
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Description
The France Gold 20 Francs – Napoleon III is an exquisite Gold coin and was considered to be one of the most widely used or circulated denominations of the French Franc Gold during the reign of one of the most well-known emperors in French history, Emperor Napoleon III, in France in the 19th century.
In addition, this denomination was also reproduced beyond France’s borders by other nations and, in the course of time, became a core piece of the Latin Monetary Union.
Today, the France Gold 20 Francs – Napoleon III is available online from hollywoodgoldexchange.com.
Product Highlights:
- Each coin contains .1867 oz actual Gold weight.
- Obverse depicts a laureate bust of Napoleon III, Emperor of France (from 1852-1870), designed by Jean Jacques Barre.
- Reverse shows either a laurel wreath or the French Empire’s Imperial Coat of Arms.
- Each coin carries a face value of 20 Francs.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.1867 oz |
|---|---|
| Year |
Varies |
| Purity |
.900 |
| Metal Content |
0.1867 Troy oz |
| Thickness |
1.3 mm |
| Diameter |
21 mm |
| Weight |
5.81 grams |
| Issuing Country |
France |
| Denomination |
20 Francs |
| Manufacturer |
France Mint |
| Obverse Designer |
Désiré-Albert Barre |
| Reverse Designer |
Désiré-Albert Barre |
