Gold coin - 10 Francs - Napoleon

France, Second Empire—Napoleon III (1852–1870)

10 francs, in very fine condition (KM# 800.1)

Obverse: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR | Head facing right | Mint Director’s mark (bee) | BARRE | Chief Engraver’s mark (anchor)

Reverse: EMPIRE FRANÇAIS | 10 within olive branches | FRANCS | (Year of minting)

Edge: Notches

Minted in Paris, among other places, the 10 Francs gold coin was struck during the reign of Napoleon III as Emperor of the French between 1861 and 1867.

The exceptionally high mintage figures of these historic coins make them attractive not only to collectors but especially to gold investors.