Bidspirit auction | France - 50 Francs 1857

France - 50 Francs 1857 A - AU - Napoleon III - Gold 900, 16.22g, 30mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: 319,320 coins General Description: The 50 Francs 1857 A coin features the portrait of Napoleon III, who ruled France as Emperor from 1852 to 1870. The obverse shows a finely detailed bust of Napoleon III facing right, surrounded by the inscription ”NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR” (Napoleon III Emperor). This coin is a product of the Second French Empire, which was marked by strong centralized rule and the expansion of the French Empire under Napoleon III. The reverse of the coin features the French Republic's coat of arms, with the inscription ”LIBERTE, EGALITE, FRATERNITE” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) surrounding the arms. The reverse also includes the mintmark ”A” for the Paris mint and the year ”1857”. Front: The obverse features a bust of Napoleon III facing right, with the legend ”NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR” around the portrait. The detailed engraving emphasizes the dignified and authoritative nature of the Emperor. Back: The reverse of the coin displays the French coat of arms, with a central shield surrounded by the inscription ”LIBERTE, EGALITE, FRATERNITE” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), and the year ”1857” beneath the arms. The mintmark ”A” is located near the bottom edge of the coin, representing the Paris mint.