Napoleon III, also known as Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and the first President of France from 1848 to 1852, and then Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870. During his reign, a variety of coins were minted bearing his likeness. Here’s an overview of the coin ... |
During the reign of Nicholas I of Russia, a variety of gold coins were minted. Nicholas I ruled from 1825 to 1855. Here are the main types of gold coins that circulated during his reign:Imperial Gold Ruble: The Imperial Gold Ruble was the primary gold coin of the Russian Empire during Nicholas ... |
Gold Napoleon: Napoleon Bonaparte issued gold coins known as “Napoleons” or “Napoleons d'or.” These coins featured his portrait on the obverse and various designs on the reverse, including imperial symbols such as the imperial eagle.Silver Francs: Napoleon’s silver coins included francs of vari ... |