100 Francs 1870 A "Type 1862-1870" (France, Napoleon III)
Photo by: ALDE & OGN / Patrick Guillard Collection
Specification
- MetalGold (0,900)
- Weight32,25806 g
- Pure gold (0,9334 oz) 29,0323 g
- Diameter35 mm
- EdgeInscription
- Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
- Mintage UNC10,460
Description
- CountryFrance
- PeriodNapoleon III
- Denomination100 Francs
- Year1870
- RulerNapoleon III (Emperor of the French)
- MintParis
- PurposeCirculation


Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the French 100 Francs 1870 with mark A. This gold coin from the times of Napoleon III struck at the Paris Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 737 sold at the MDC Monaco auction for EUR 270,000. Bidding took place June 3, 2022.
How much is the gold coin of Napoleon III 100 Francs 1870 A?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Gold coin 100 Francs 1870 with mark A is 130000 USD. The coin contains 29,0323 g of pure gold, so we do not recommend selling it for less than 3959,3 USD, even if it is in poor condition and has no collectible value.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 100 Francs 1870 with mark A?
The information on the current value of the French coin 100 Francs 1870 with the letters A is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
Where can I sell the 100 Francs 1870 with the letters A?
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