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½ Franc - Napoleon I
| Silver (.900) | 2.50 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 11-12 (1802-1803) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | ½ Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
In a crown formed by two olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. DEMI FRANC.
.. AN 12. .A.
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Pointed and crossed out in hollow
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Franc - Napoleon I 11-12 (1802-1803) coin from France is that it was minted during the height of Napoleon's power and influence in Europe. The coin features an image of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was the First Consul of France at the time, and would later become Emperor of France. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 (1802) A | 31380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) A | 280361 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) BB | 2125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) D | 13716 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) G | 7407 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) H | 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) I | 416350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) K | 11668 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) L | 54128 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) M | 136236 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) MA | 26052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) Q | 53589 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) T | 16885 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) U | 3150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Franc - Napoleon I 11-12 (1802-1803) coin.
