#32 • 1860 Five Francs French Empire Napoleon III Gold Coin

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $290-350 Origin: Strasbourg, France Denomination: 5 Francs Year: 1860 Mint: Strasbourg Mint Grade/Condition: VG Metal: 90 % gold and 10% copper Weight (+/- 0.2g): 3.1 grams in plastic and paper casing Additional Description: Struck in 1860 during the reign of Napoleon III, this Five Francs gold coin reflects the elegance and authority of the Second French Empire. The obverse features a finely modeled portrait of Napoleon III, capturing the emperor’s distinctive profile and the imperial dignity that marked his rule. The reverse bears the denomination within a laurel wreath, a classical symbol of victory and prestige, accompanied by the traditional inscriptions of the period. Believed to be of VG (Very Good) grade, the coin shows the expected wear from circulation while retaining the clarity of its major design elements. The BB mintmark indicates its origin at the Strasbourg Mint, one of France’s principal production sites, adding a layer of historical specificity.