Description
France, the Second Empire, Napoléon III, as Emperor of the French 1852-1870, Gold 100 Francs (32.22g, 35mm) dated 1859 BB, Strasbourg mint. Obverse: Bare Head of Emperor Napoléon III facing right, “BARRE” below, legend around, “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”. Reverse: Imperial Coat of Arms of the Second French Empire, denomination “100 FRS” either side, legend around, “EMPIRE FRANÇAIS / 1859”. KM-786.2; French-550. Typical minor hairlines. Extremely Fine.