France 5 Francs Gold Coin 1868 Napoleon III Laureate Head
French gold coins, collection of French coins, French Coins of Napoleon, Gold Coins of Europe, French Coinages, French Gold Money and Coins, European Coins, Collecting the Coins of France, Gold Coins of Napoleon.Obverse: Laureated head of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, with the inscription "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR". The engravers name BARRE below the head.
Reverse: "5 FRANCS," surrounded by oak and laurel branches, crossed and tied. Legend: "EGALITE LIBERTE FRATERNITE."
Exergue: "Date of the year of issue."
Mintmark A = Paris.
Years: 1862-1869.
Value: 5 Francs.
Metal: Gold (.900)
Weight: 1.6129 g.
Diameter: 17 mm.
Shape: Round.
France 5 Francs Gold Coin 1868 Napoleon III Laureate Head