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10 Francs - Napoleon III
| Gold (.900) | 3.2258 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1868 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.2258 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Wreath of laurels surrounding the face value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
10
FRANCS
1867
BB
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
F505 Hybrid to Small 10F505A Final Type to Large 10
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs - Napoleon III 1861-1868 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. Napoleon III, who ruled France from 1852 to 1870, implemented a number of reforms and modernizations during his reign, including the creation of a new currency system. The 10 Francs coin was part of this new system and was minted in gold to promote confidence in the currency and to establish France as a major economic power. Despite the coin's value and historical significance, it is still considered a rare and collectible item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 A | 363000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 BB | 44000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 A | 3206776 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 BB | 1505342 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 A | 2346265 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 BB | 1905372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 A | 3339133 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 BB | 1527085 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 A | 1672389 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 BB | 1498758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 A | 3719748 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 BB | 2849356 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 A | 1296234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 BB | 2345519 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 A | 3324729 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 BB | 1430556 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs - Napoleon III 1861-1868 coin.
