France 50 Francs 1868-A Paris Mint Napoleon III Scarce Gold Coin KM804.1

France 50 Francs 1868-A (Paris) - Napoleon III (Laureate Head) - Scarce. Minted in Paris, France in the year of 1868, this Napoleon III gold 50 Francs boasts the'A' mint mark and is present in a highly appealing, lustrous grade. A better date for this type with a mintage of only 15,894 and a Numista frequency of 9%. The obverse features the laureate head effigy of Emperor Napoleon III with Latin script around reading'NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR'.

The reverse boasts the highly ornate crowned crest of Napoleon III which divides the denomination of'50 FR'. The edge exhibits raised lettering in French script reading'DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE', the English translation of with is'GOD PROTECT FRANCE'.

Where thee Napoleon Bonaparte was the first Emperor of France, Napoleon III was the first President of France from 1848 to 1852. He was also Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870. A scarce and attractive example of this quintessentially French type Latin Monetary Union gold coin. Feel free to get in touch direct for better deals or check my website out.

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• Fineness: 0.9
• Country: France
• Year of Issue: 1868
• Country/Region of Manufacture: France