1865 20 French Francs – Napoleon III Laureate Head Gold Coin

“This Napoleon III gold coin, minted in Paris in 1865, features a Laureate portrait of Napoleon III on the obverse and the imperial coat of arms of the Second Empire on the reverse, surrounded by text that includes EMPIRE FRANCAIS and NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR. This 20-franc gold piece was struck under a decree issued by Napoleon II in 1853. Its gold content is .917 oz., a standard for French gold coins until 1912.”