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20 Centimes - Napoleon III
| Silver (.835) | 1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1867-1868 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 22 March 1918 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Crown in center, value and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
20 CENT.
1867
A
Translation:
French Empire
20 Centimes
1867
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 Mercier, and it was minted in Paris. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in France. The coin was issued during the Second French Empire, which was marked by Napoleon III's authoritarian rule and a period of rapid industrialization and modernization in France. The coin's design reflects this period of change, with its depiction of Napoleon III in a formal, imperial pose, symbolizing the power and authority of the French Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 A | 5611381 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 BB | 3114264 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 K | 90566 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 A | 352510 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 BB | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1867-1868 coin.
