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20 Francs - Napoleon I nude head, gregorian calendar
1806 year| Gold (.900) | 6.45161 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1806 |
| 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#25114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
20 Francs in a crown formed by two olive branches tied at their base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.
20
FRANCS
1806. A
Engraver: Jean-Pierre Droz
Edge
Recessed slice
Lettering: *DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a nude head of Napoleon I, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of monarchs in formal attire. This design choice was seen as a symbol of the new French Republic and its values of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 A | 962929 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 I | 8059 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 Q | 3913 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 U | 17242 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 W | 4224 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (nude head, gregorian calendar) 1806 coin.
