Gold coin of France "10 francs Napoleon III". 1852-1870г. 2.9 g. pure gold (0.900 proof)

Rare gold coin from the reign of Napoleon III, full name Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, was the nephew of Napoleon I. He was the last reigning monarch of France. Famous for expanding the borders of the French Empire during his reign, he created a more extensive and longer network of railroads, which, coupled with Napoleon III's changes in the agricultural sector, led France to defeat famine and become a major food supplier in the world. Charles Louis also modernized and updated the banking sector and the entire financial system of the country. During his reign, a plan was adopted to reconstruct first Paris and later all major cities. Under his reign, financing for the construction of the Suez Canal was started. Under his reign, the Sorbonne, the oldest university in France, opened its doors to female students.