France: Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1859-A MS63 PCGS,...

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Napoleon III gold 100 Francs 1859-A MS63 PCGS, Paris mint, KM786.1, Gad-1135, F-550. The Choice Mint State tier seen here is the tier at which we start to realize generous premiums for this ubiquitous issue of substantial gold weight. The last attainable grade level for the date as the census population thins dramatically beyond this point.

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 35mm
Weight: 32.2581g
AGW: 0.9334oz
Melt Value: $3,192.23
Gold Spot: $3,420/oz (08-29-2025)
Mintage: 22,000

More information about French Coins. See also: France World Coin Nationality.

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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