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1 Franc - Napoleon I
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1808 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
1 wreath made of two laurel branches linked to the base by a ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.
1
FRANC.
1808.
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Napoleon I 1807-1808 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the French monetary system and promote economic growth, and it features an image of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was Emperor of France at the time. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for many years and is still sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 A | 50303 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 A | 4598835 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 B | 764503 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 BB | 2125766 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 D | 751167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 H | 316267 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 I | 255815 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 K | 227469 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 L | 16053 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 M | 130235 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 MA | 28894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 Q | 64082 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 T | 105529 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 U | 13427 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 W | 2421262 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Napoleon I 1807-1808 coin.
