Bidspirit auction | France - 20 Francs 1861

France - 20 Francs 1861 - Napoleon III - Gold 900, 6.45g, 22mm - 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: $550.63 Mintage: 2,607,054 coins General Description: This coin, in VF-XF condition, shows moderate wear with clear details on the emperor’s profile and the reverse motifs, showcasing its historical significance. Front: The obverse features a portrait of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France, facing left. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions ”NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR” and the mintmark “A” for Paris. Back: The reverse shows the face value ”20 FRANCS” above a laurel wreath, with the year “1861” at the bottom. This design symbolizes both the Empire and France's republican values, with the laurel wreath representing honor and triumph.