World Coins, France, 1852-1870, 20 Francs 1861-1870. Laureate head right / Crowned arms (COIN TYPE PICTURE). Gold. 5,81 g fine. Friedberg 584-585; KM 801., Napoleon III was a nephew of the famous first Napoleon. In 1858 he was elected to president of France. In a coup d'état Napoleon III gained dictatorial power of authority and proclaimed himself emperor. As a visible sign of his new grandeur he wore the laurel wreath., very fine to extremely fine, current price
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