LOT #24196 |
Current Bid: $601
France: Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1853-A MS66 NGC,...
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Description
Napoleon III gold 20 Francs 1853-A MS66 NGC, Paris mint, KM781.1, Fr-573. First year of type. A high-quality selection struck in the early years of the Second Empire. This Jewel radiates an aura of opulence, the fields remain void of major handling and rather display a commendable amount of glow.Ex. Heritage Auction 3032 (April 2014, Lot 31391); Heritage Auction 231345 (November 2013, Lot 62025)
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 6.4516g
AGW: 0.1867oz
Melt Value: $785.63
Gold Spot: $4,208/oz (12-06-2025 5:55PM CT)
Mintage: 5,729,000
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.
Auction Info
2025 December 22 Spotlight: France & French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction #61579 (go to Auction Home page)
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December
22nd
Monday
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Auction Dates
December
22nd
Monday
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