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Gorgeous golden 20-franc coin with the portrait of Napoleon III, Emperor of France, struck in 1859 in Strasbourg (mint mark BB).

Specifications:

Country: France

Ruler: Napoleon III

Year: 1859

Place of mint: Strasbourg (BB)

Metal: gold 900/1000 (21.6 karat)

Theoretical weight: 6.45 g

Fine gold: about 5.81 g

Diameter: about 21 mm

Nominal value: 20 francs

The coin has a beautiful luster and is an interesting historical collectible for lovers of French gold coins and coins from the Napoleon III era.

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Mooie gouden munt van 20 frank met de beeltenis van Napoleon III, keizer van Frankrijk, geslagen in 1859 in Straatsburg (muntteken BB).

Specificaties:

Land: Frankrijk

Vorst: Napoleon III

Jaar: 1859

Muntplaats: Straatsburg (BB)

Metaal: goud 900/1000 (21,6 karaat)

Theoretisch gewicht: 6,45 gram

Zuiver goud: circa 5,81 gram

Diameter: circa 21 mm

Nominale waarde: 20 frank

De munt heeft een mooie glans en is een interessant historisch verzamelstuk voor liefhebbers van Franse gouden munten en munten uit de periode van Napoleon III.

De foto's tonen de munt die wordt aangeboden. Gelieve deze zorgvuldig te bekijken om de staat van de munt te beoordelen.

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France. Napoléon III. 20 Francs 1859-BB, Strasbourg

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French 20 franc gold coin from 1859 minted in Strasbourg (BB) featuring Napoleon III, with gold content 900/1000, weight 6.45 g and diameter 21 mm, not certified.

France. Napoléon III. 20 Francs 1859-BB, Strasbourg

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French 20 franc gold coin from 1859 minted in Strasbourg (BB) featuring Napoleon III, with gold content 900/1000, weight 6.45 g and diameter 21 mm, not certified.

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