1081163 | FRANCE. Napoleon III. (Emperor, 1852-1870). 1870 Gilt AE Pattern or Medallic 5 Francs. PCGS SP65. Edge: Reeded (Tranche Striée). 37mm. 19gm. NAPOLEON III - IMPERATOR. Laureate head, left / FINIS/ GERMANIAE/ 1870 (The end of Germany). Two-line inscription and date within wreath. Mazard 1749a Variant (unlisted); VG-3758; G.-739a Variant (unlisted).

Satirical medal mocking the French Emperor Napoleon III struck after the design of a 5 Francs coin, as an alleged issue minted by the French Emperor in anticipation of the French army's victory in the Franco-German war of 1870/71. Unlisted in this gilt finish and presumably extremely rare; superb surfaces.


Please use this link to verify the PCGS certification number 51116322