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© Heritage Auctions
¼ Franc - Napoléon I Laureate head
| Silver (.900) | 1.25 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1808 |
| 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#8202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
In a crown formed by two laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REP. FRA.
QUART
1807. A.
Translation:
FRENCH REPUBLIC
QUARTER
1807. A.
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Plain
Comment
MintA Paris
I Limoges
L Bayonne
Interesting fact
The laureate head design on this coin was a common feature on many coins issued during Napoleon's reign. It depicts Napoleon wearing a laurel wreath, which was a symbol of victory and power in ancient Greece and Rome. The use of this design was meant to emphasize Napoleon's military conquests and his status as a powerful and victorious leader.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 A | 17290 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 I | 1460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 L | 4381 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Laureate head) 1807-1808 coin.
