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2 Francs - Napoléon I
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1808 |
| 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#37234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
2 Francs in a laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.
2 FRANCS
1807
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Inscriptions in hollow
Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE *
Comment
F. 254/1Corner variant without final numeral. Contrary to the opinion of some authors, this coin comes from a manufacturing error of the Monnaie de Paris which was made in 1808 and which was put into circulation as shown by the strong wear of our copy. It is therefore in no way a pre-series or a trial. The exact quantity of these coins put into circulation is unknown. See on this subject Stéphane Desrousseaux, La monnaie en circulation en France sous Napoléon, Paris, 2012, pages 331-332.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Francs - Napoléon I 1807-1808 coin from France is that it was minted during the height of Napoleon's power and influence in Europe. The coin features an image of Napoleon Bonaparte on one side and the French national emblem on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize Napoleon's authority and the expansion of the French Empire under his rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 A | 18489 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 A | 1099420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 B | 160437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 I | 106201 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 K | 37771 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 L | 18630 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 M | 27758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 MA | 7664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 Q | 4959 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 U | 2291 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 W | 39848 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs - Napoléon I 1807-1808 coin.
