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2 Francs - Napoleon I
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1814 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Value within wreath. Legend at top. Year at bottom flanked by mark of Directeur d'Atelier and mint mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS.
2
FRANCS.
1811. A
Translation:
FRENCH EMPIRE
2
FRANCS.
1811. A
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Lettering: * DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Francs - Napoleon I 1809-1814 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant change and upheaval in the country. Napoleon Bonaparte, who is featured on the coin, rose to power in 1799 and became Emperor of France, marking the beginning of the Napoleonic Empire. This period saw significant military conquests, legal reforms, and cultural developments, all of which had a lasting impact on European history. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a symbol of French history and culture, and is highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 A | 468863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 B | 136380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 H | 4516 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 K | 3445 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 L | 26582 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 MA | 26722 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 Q | 20345 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 U | 3143 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 W | 62152 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 A | 771238 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 B | 72253 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 BB | 1383 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 D | 18029 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 H | 5686 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 I | 28472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 K | 3512 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 L | 2489 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 M | 11078 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 MA | 8807 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 Q | 4845 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 U | 3071 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 W | 47508 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 A | 2508686 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 B | 289734 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 BB | 11371 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 D | 37038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 H | 43620 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 I | 137359 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 K | 28119 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 L | 99128 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 M | 123963 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 MA | 38382 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 Q | 74532 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 T | 34498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 U | 3887 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 W | 117772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 A | 307703 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 B | 57400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 BB | 2829 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 D | 61451 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 H | 81325 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 I | 208870 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 K | 20982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 L | 41598 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 M | 144700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 MA | 16261 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 Q | 86104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 T | 19302 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 Ü | 9475 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 W | 108160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 A | 441442 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 B | 30607 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 CL | 900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 D | 33160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 H | 80328 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 I | 98202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 K | 26515 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 L | 33375 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 M | 220779 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 MA | 18264 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 Q | 253212 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 T | 11191 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 Ü | 41207 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 W | 87845 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 A | 94751 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 M | 45582 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 Q | 16353 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs - Napoleon I 1809-1814 coin.
