Brief French History
We give a brief history of France, and of French gold coins on our French Gold Coins
page.
Napoleon I Bonaparte
For a more complete and up to date listing of gold coins of Napoleon, please see our Napoleon Bonaparte
page.
Technical Specifications
Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
---|---|---|---|---|
50 Francs
|
29 | 16.1290 | .900 | .4667 |
Prices & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
Date | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
1856 A | Napoleon III | good VF | 97,000 | Sold | £165 | $255 |
1859 A | Napoleon III | good VF | 34,000 | Sold | £165 | $255 |
1862 A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | almost EF | 24,000 | Sold | £185 | $275 |
1866 A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | VF | 39,000 | Yes | £425 | $680 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Crowned Arms on Reverse of 1857 50 Francs
Crowned Arms on Obverse of 1866 50 Francs
Crowned Arms on Reverse of 1866 50 Francs