Obverse: the French Emperor Charles Louise Napoleon III is depicted on the coin, surrounded by the Latin legend "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR". The bottom of the coin is the engraver's signature "BARRE".
Reverse: the centre of the coin features the "10 FRANCS" denomination and the year of the coin withdrawal, the entire composition is surrounded by laurel wreaths, and the words "EMPIRE FRANÇAIS" are put around them. The bottom of the coin mint sign.
About the coin: the French gold franc coin, which has become the classic of numismatics and the French Empire as a symbol of world power. These 10 franc gold coins are reminiscent of a state that was one of the world's powers during the 19th and 20th centuries. Napoleon III's 10-franc gold coins are one of the most valued and sought-after coins in France. These gold coins were the main instrument for the settlement of international trade and the first coins which laid the foundations for a common European monetary union. Today, these coins are one of the most liquid and widely-recognized classical investment gold coins in Europe and throughout the world and represent the era of French industry, culture and social progress. These golden 10-franc French Empire coins are ideal for collectables, gifts or tangible investments in gold.
