France - Napoléon III - 20 Francs 1859-A (Paris) - Gold
20 Franc Gold coin Napoleon III Bare Head: 1859 - A (PARIS) Minted: 1853 to 1860 Period: Second Empire Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre Weight: 6. 45 g Size: 21 mm On the obverse, we find the profile of Emperor Napoleon III facing to the right. His head is bare, hence the name bare head to differentiate this from the 20 Franc coin with the laurel wreath. We can read the name of the engraver 'Barre' underneath the head. On the reverse, we find the face value 20 Francs at the centre with the issue date just below. The space is completed by two laurel branches with the letter of the coin's mint underneath. ** SENT WITH INSURANCE **
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20 Franc Gold coin Napoleon III Bare Head: 1859 - A (PARIS) Minted: 1853 to 1860 Period: Second Empire Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre Weight: 6. 45 g Size: 21 mm On the obverse, we find the profile of Emperor Napoleon III facing to the right. His head is bare, hence the name bare head to differentiate this from the 20 Franc coin with the laurel wreath. We can read the name of the engraver 'Barre' underneath the head. On the reverse, we find the face value 20 Francs at the centre with the issue date just below. The space is completed by two laurel branches with the letter of the coin's mint underneath. ** SENT WITH INSURANCE **
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