20 Franc French Napoleon III Gold Coin
20 Franc French Napoleon III Gold Coin
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20 Franc French Napoleon III Gold Coin
The 20 Franc Gold Coin featuring Napoleon III is a distinguished piece of French history, minted by the prestigious Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint). Struck between 1852 and 1870 during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this coin captures the elegance of 19th-century European coinage and remains a favorite among collectors and gold investors worldwide.
Each coin contains 0.1867 troy ounces of actual gold and is composed of 90% pure gold. The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of Napoleon III, designed by Jean Jacques Barre. The reverse varies by issue but typically includes either a wreath encircling the denomination and date or the French imperial coat of arms. These coins are offered in Extra Fine (EF) condition, preserving much of their original detail and historical charm.
Key Features and Coin Specifications:
- Minted by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint)
- Struck in 90% gold (.900 fine)
- Contains 0.1867 troy oz of actual gold content
- Features Napoleon III, Emperor of France (1852–1870)
- Coins are in Extra Fine (EF) condition
- Ideal for collectors of classic European coinage and fractional gold investors
- Denomination: 20 Francs
- Diameter: 21 mm
- Obverse: Bust of Napoleon III, designed by Jean Jacques Barre
- Reverse: Legend surrounding a wreath with denomination and date, or French imperial coat of arms
*The item pictured is a stock photo of the item you will recieve.
