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40 Francs - Napoleon I

Features

Issuer France
Emperor Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 13-14 (1804-1805)
Calendar French republican
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
Number
N#
18609
References Franc 2014# 537
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 664
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.

Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.
40
FRANCS.
. . AN 13. .A.

Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Mints

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
U Turin, Italy (1297-1870)
W Lille, France (1685-1858)

Marks

Tr. cursive under the bust Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1803-1815)
Rooster Charles-Pierre de l'Espine, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1797-1821)
Heart Vittorio Modesto Paroletti, Mint Master, Turin (1804-1813)
Caduceus Louis-Théophile-François Lepage, Mint Master, Lille (1796-1817)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
13 (1804) A Tr. cursive under the bust Rooster Photo 251 191 $ 1500 $ 1700 Franc 2014# 537/1
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 664.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
87%
14 (1805) A Tr. cursive under the bust Rooster 120 821 $ 1800 Franc 2014# 537/2
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 664.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
20%
14 (1805) U Tr. cursive under the bust Heart 300 Franc 2014# 537/3
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 664.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
(fr) rare 4%
14 (1805) W Tr. cursive under the bust Caduceus Franc 2014# 537/4
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 664.3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
(fr) rare 5%

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Numista Rarity index: 52 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 1621.46 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of gold at 139 626 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual gold weight: 0.373 oz
Current gold price: 4342.86 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 40 Francs - Napoleon I
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 99
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 13 (1804) A Tr. cursive under the bust Rooster – Franc 2014# 537/1, KM# 664.1 XF USD 754.55
(EUR 652.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 40 Francs - Napoleon I
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 278
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 13 (1804) A Tr. cursive under the bust Rooster – Franc 2014# 537/1, KM# 664.1 XF USD 834.40
(EUR 721.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 40 Francs - Napoleon I
Katz
Auction 123
Lot 37
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2024 13 (1804) A Tr. cursive under the bust Rooster – Franc 2014# 537/1, KM# 664.1 VF USD 931.61
(EUR 805.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 40 Francs - Napoleon I
Katz
Auction 119
Lot 59
Internet Archive
30 Mar 2024 13 (1804) A Tr. cursive under the bust Rooster – Franc 2014# 537/1, KM# 664.1 VF USD 828.61
(EUR 716.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 40 Francs - Napoleon IPicture 1 of a sold 40 Francs - Napoleon I
Aurora Numismatica
Floor Auction 31
Lot 467
Internet Archive
1 Mar 2024 13 (1804) A Tr. cursive under the bust Rooster – Franc 2014# 537/1, KM# 664.1
(NGC AU-cleaned (light cleaning))
USD 810.10
(EUR 700.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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