Buy French 20 Francs - Napoleon III with Shield Reverse.

Buy historic French gold coins at bullion prices. Issued between 1861- 1870 in the reign of Napoleon III, these coins are ideal for the gold investor looking to expand their portfolio.

VAT free
Contains 0.1867 troy ounce gold
Struck in 0.900 gold fineness
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This investment product is Our Choice of Date.

Emperor Napoleon III was born Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte on 20 April 1808. His father, King Louis Bonaparte of Holland, was the younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte. Following a coup, he was elected at the President of the Second Republic of France in 1848 and as the Emperor in 1852. There was no Napoleon II.

The 20 Franc coin is struck in 0.900 fineness. This was the common gold standard for coins during this period in Europe and America.

The edge is inscribed in raised lettering:

DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE.

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Obverse

This is the third type 20 Francs gold coin struck during the reign of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III. The obverse bears a laureate portrait of the emperor designed by Désiré-Albert Barre, Chief Engraver at the Paris Mint. The coin bears the inscription:

NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR.

The engraver's name BARRE is in relief below the head.

Reverse

The reverse design by Désiré-Albert Barre bears the crowned shield bearing the arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III featuring an eagle with the divided value 20 FR. The inscription EMPIRE FRANCAIS are above the shield with the date below. The mint mark A or BB appears to the left of the date which varies depending on the coin.

The A mint mark shows that the coin has been struck in Paris, BB shows that it has been minted in Strasbourg.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£613.61
Product ID	1568
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.1867
Fineness/Carat	0.900 / 21.6
Date	1861 - 1870
Obverse Designer	Désiré-Albert Barre
Reverse Designer	Désiré-Albert Barre
Issuing Monarch	Napoleon III Emperor
Mint/Brand	Assorted
Country	France

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Bullion Coins:
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