Bidspirit auction | France - 20 Francs 1869

France - 20 Francs 1869 BB - XF - Napoleon III - Gold 900, 6.45g, 22mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: 7,316,553 coins General Description: This beautiful 20 Francs coin from France features the portrait of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France, on the obverse. Issued during his reign, it is a symbol of the imperial era. The reverse showcases the value ”20 FRANCS” surrounded by a laurel wreath, with the national motto ”LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ.” Front: The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France, facing left, wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription ”NAPOLÉON III EMPEREUR” appears along the top edge. Back: The reverse shows the value ”20 FRANCS” within a laurel wreath, with the year of issue ”1869” and mintmark ”BB” at the bottom. The inscription ”LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) is inscribed above.