1861-1869 France Gold 10 Francs Napoleon III Laureate Avg Circ

0.0934 OZT .900 Average Circulated

During the 1860s, French coinage beautifully reflected the shifting imagery of the Second French Empire. This gold 10 Francs piece, minted between 1861 and 1869, captures a specific era in the reign of Napoleon III, who ruled France from 1852 to 1870. The coin is struck in 0.900 fine gold, containing 0.0933 ounces of actual gold weight, and survives today in average circulated condition. The obverse of the coin showcases a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III, a design crafted by the artist Jean Jacques Barre. This portrait, featuring the emperor wearing a laurel wreath, represents the later, more triumphant phase of his imperial rule. The reverse is framed by a circular legend surrounding a delicate wreath, which encloses the denomination of 10 Francs and the specific year of mintage.

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