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¼ Franc - Napoléon I African head
1807 year| Silver (.900) | 1.25 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1807 |
| Value | ¼ Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 April 1852 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REP. FRA.
QUART
1807. A.
Translation:
FRENCH REPUBLIC
QUARTER
1807. A.
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head) 1807 coin from France is that it features a unique design of Napoleon Bonaparte with a African-inspired headwrap, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of him in European-style clothing. This design was meant to symbolize Napoleon's ambition to expand the French Empire into Africa and his desire to be seen as a leader who was connected to the people of the continent.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 A | 41124 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (African head) 1807 coin.
