Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III, 1852-1870. 100 Francs (Gold, 35 mm, 32.38 g, 6 h), Strasbourg, 1858. NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Bare head of Napoléon III to right. Rev. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS / 100 - FR / BB 1858 Crowned, collared, and mantled coat-of-arms over crossed scepters. Friedberg 570. Gadoury 1135. Rare, just 1'928 examples struck. Nearly extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. A. Drakul.