40 Franken - Jérôme Bonaparte 1813 front 40 Franken - Jérôme Bonaparte 1813 back
40 Franken - Jérôme Bonaparte 1813 photo
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40 Franken - Jérôme Bonaparte

1813 year
Gold (.900) 12.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Westphalia (German States)
King
Jérôme Bonaparte (1807-1813)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1813
Value
40 Franken
Currency
Frank (1807-1813)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
12.9 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266114
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KOENIG. V. WESTPH. FR. PR.
40
FRANK.
1813 C

Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: * GOTT * ERHALTE * DEN * KOENIG

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the brief reign of Jérôme Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled the Kingdom of Westphalia from 1807 to 1813. Jérôme's rule was marked by his attempts to modernize the kingdom and promote the arts, sciences, and education, which is reflected in the design of this coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1813 C 5465 - - - - - -

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