Bidspirit auction | France - 20 Francs 1870

France - 20 Francs 1870 BB - XF - Napoleon III - Gold 900, 6.45g, 22mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: 1,852,567 coins General Description: This exquisite 20 Francs coin from France features the portrait of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France, on the obverse. Issued during his reign, this coin is a representation of the French Empire era. The reverse displays the value ”20 FRANCS” within a laurel wreath, with the national motto ”LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ” inscribed above. Front: The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France, facing right, 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 ”1870” and mintmark ”BB” at the bottom. The inscription ”LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) is inscribed above.