20 Francs - Napoleon III
| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1870 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
All the imperial symbols are grouped together on the reverse of this coin: the eagle, the crown, the imperial mantle, the cross of the Legion of Honor surmounted by an N for Napoleon, the scepter and the hand of justice. Around this ensemble, in an arc, are the words "Empire Français". The denomination is placed on either side of the coin, "20" on the left and "FR" on the right. At the bottom of the coin is the year and a letter in front of the date indicating the mint.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
20 FR
1868
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Inscriptions in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE
Translation: God Protects France
Comment
Some coins were countermarked with "SEDAN" after France defeat against German troops at Sedan.