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20 Francs - Napoleon I
1815 year| Gold (.900) | 6.45161 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45161 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Within a wreath of two laurel branches.
Comments on this type of coinage:
The coins were minted between April 1 and July 4 in 80 issues, including 52,128 between June 23 and July 4 after the emperor's second abdication. In FRANC IV, following a remark by C. Mc Geever, the authors have isolated the strikes of 1815, whose matrix is slightly different from that of previous years, used between 1809 and 1814.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS.
20
FRANCS.
1815. A
Engravers: Jean-Pierre Droz, Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Recessed slice
Lettering: * DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs - Napoleon I 1815 coin is that it was minted during Napoleon's brief exile on the island of Elba, before his return to power and eventual defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Despite being minted during a time of political turmoil, the coin still features a portrait of Napoleon in profile, reflecting his enduring legacy and impact on French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 A | 435501 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1815 L | 18278 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1815 W | 9345 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs - Napoleon I 1815 coin.
