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20 Centimes - Napoleon III
| Silver (.835) | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1864-1866 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 22 March 1918 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Crown above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
20 CENT.
1866
BB
Translation:
FRENCH EMPIRE
20 CENT.
1864
A
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Napoleon III, who was the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870. He was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, who had introduced the franc as the currency of France in 1803. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercié, and it was minted in Paris.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 A | 268255 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 BB | 112372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 K | 58960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 A | 1459921 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 BB | 843156 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 K | 412858 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes - Napoleon III 1864-1866 coin.
