¼ Franc - Napoléon I 1809 front ¼ Franc - Napoléon I 1809 back
¼ Franc - Napoléon I 1809 photo
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¼ Franc - Napoléon I

1809 year
Silver (.900) 1.25 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Emperor
Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1809
Value
¼ Franc
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
30 April 1852
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8203
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

In a crown formed by two laurel branches.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EMP. FRA.
QUART
1809. A.

Translation:
FRENCH EMPEROR
QUARTER
1809. A.

Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Franc - Napoléon I 1809 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 I on one side and the French coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the expansion and military prowess of the French Empire under his rule.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1809 A 34124 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Franc - Napoléon I 1809 coin.