Napoleon III (1852-1870) Coin List
The reign of Napoleon III in France, from 1852 to 1870, marked an era of economic transformation and modernization for the country. During this period, known as the Second French Empire, significant changes occurred in various aspects of society, including coinage.
Economic and monetary reforms
Napoleon III implemented a series of ambitious economic reforms that spurred industrialization and infrastructure development in France. These measures included the modernization of the banking system, the expansion of the railroads and the promotion of international trade. On the monetary front, the gold franc was introduced in 1854 and became the country's reference currency. This new coin, along with its silver and copper divisions, featured the profile of the emperor on the obverse and the imperial coat of arms on the reverse, symbolizing the authority and power of the regime.
Cultural impact and numismatic legacy
Coins minted during the Second French Empire reflect the grandeur and splendor that Napoleon III sought to project. The quality of the coinage improved significantly, using more advanced techniques and more elaborate designs. Various denominations were issued, from the copper cent to the valuable 100 franc gold pieces. These coins not only served an economic function, but also served as political propaganda tools, spreading the image of the emperor and the symbols of the empire throughout the country and beyond its borders. Today, Napoleon III coins are coveted by collectors and represent an important historical testimony of this crucial period in the history of France.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Napoleon III (1852-1870) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of France
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of France.
Louis XIII 1610-1643 Louis XIV (Sun) 1643-1715 Louis XIV (Ecu) 1643-1715 Louis XVI 1774-1796 First Republic 1794-1803 French Empire 1803-1815 Kingdom of France 1815-1848 Second Republic 1848-1852 Napoleon III 1852-1870 Republic/former Franco 1870-1960 Vichy Government 1940-1944 New French Franc 1960-2001 Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
Francia | 10 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 10 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 10 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 10 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 10 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 10 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 10 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 5 francos (Napoleon III)
Francia | 2 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 2 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 5 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 5 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 5 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 5 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 5 centimes
Francia | 5 centimes
Francia | 20 centimes
Francia | 20 francs
Francia | 5 francs
Francia | 5 francs
Francia | 10 francs
Francia | 10 francs
Francia | 10 francs
Francia | 2 centimes (Napoleon III)
Francia | 2 centimes (Napoleon III)
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