Numismatic

1862-1869 France Gold 5 Francs Napoleon III Laureate (Avg Circ)

0.0467 troy oz .900 Average Circulated

Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was the nephew and heir of Napoleon I. As Napoleon III, he was the first President of France to be elected by a direct popular vote. He reigned from December 1852 until September 1870.

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Coin highlights

Contains .0467 of an oz of Gold.
Coins are in average circulated condition.
Obverse: Depicts the laureate head of Napoleon III.
Reverse: Crowned arms, denomination, date and "Empire Français".Protect your coins from fingerprints by adding these cotton gloves to your order. Add one of these rarely encountered Golden French 5 Francs to your cart today!Dates and varieties are of our choice and are limited to stock at hand.

Specifications

Country	France
Grade	Average Circulated
Legal-tender face value	5 Francs
Metal	Gold
Weight	0.0467 troy oz
Purity	.900
Diameter	16.7 mm
Thickness	0.6 mm

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