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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 | 12-14 (1803-1805) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
In a crown formed by two laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.
1
FRANC.
. . AN 13. .A.
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Arabesques in hollow
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Napoleon I 12-14 (1803-1805) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the height of Napoleon Bonaparte's power and influence, who had recently seized control of the French government and was in the process of reforming the country's laws, military, and economy. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (1803) A | 326224 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) B | 30068 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) D | 3968 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) H | 4398 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) I | 42233 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) K | 23771 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) L | 4253 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) M | 300044 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) MA | 5582 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) Q | 24546 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) T | 3462 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1803) U | 1166 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) A | 2452806 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) B | 2900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) BB | 3398 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) D | 10358 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) G | 10780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) H | 42484 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) I | 389571 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) K | 60121 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) L | 73394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) M | 650821 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) MA | 27841 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) Q | 117313 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) T | 12766 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) U | 15126 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1804) W | 16800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) A | 297574 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) BB | 455 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) D | 2444 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) H | 7149 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) I | 2841 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) K | 1520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) L | 4101 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) M | 1090 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) MA | 6898 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) U | 15394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1805) W | 4661 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 12-14 (1803-1805) coin.
