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France - 100 Francs 1869 A - AU - Napoleon III - Gold 900, 32.25g, 37mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item According to the price of an ounce of pure gold $2,950, the gold price for this currency is: $2753.17 Mintage: 28,872 coins General Description: The 100 Francs 1869 A coin features the portrait of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France 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 was minted during the Second French Empire, a period of significant political and economic change under Napoleon III’s rule. The reverse features the French 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 ”1869”. Front: The obverse displays a detailed bust of Napoleon III facing right, with the legend ”NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR” around the portrait. The portrait is finely crafted, emphasizing Napoleon’s authoritative and imperial presence. Back: The reverse depicts the French coat of arms, with a central shield surrounded by the inscription ”LIBERTE, EGALITE, FRATERNITE” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity). The year ”1869” is inscribed beneath the arms, and the mintmark ”A” is located near the bottom edge of the coin, representing the Paris mint.