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40 Francs - Napoleon I
1806 year| Gold (.900) | 12.90322 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1806 |
| Value | 40 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12.90322 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
40
FRANCS.
1806. A
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
In the hollow
Lettering: *DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Francs - Napoleon I 1806 coin is that it was minted during Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor of France, and it features an image of him on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "Empire Français" and the denomination. This coin was minted in gold (.900) and weighs 12.90322 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its value can vary depending on its condition, rarity, and the current market demand.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 A | 196165 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 I | 6995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 U | 58410 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 W | 4306 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Francs - Napoleon I 1806 coin.
