40 Francs - Napoleon I, France

40 Francs - Napoleon I, France, 1807-1808 obverse image40 Francs - Napoleon I, France, 1807-1808 reverse image
40 Francs - Napoleon I coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1807-1808
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), La Rochelle, France (?-1837), Toulouse, France (?-1837), Turin, Italy, Lille, France (1685-1858)
40 Francs - Napoleon I Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

40 Francs - Napoleon I Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Laurel wreath around the denomination.

Engraver:

Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, Jean-Pierre Droz

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Laureate head of Napoleon I left; signed DROZ F. on the edge of the neck and Tr. below.

Engraver:

Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, Jean-Pierre Droz

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth.

40 Francs - Napoleon I Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.

Reverse:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. 40 FRANCS. 1808. A

40 Francs - Napoleon I Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

40 Francs - Napoleon I sizes
  • Weight:12.90322 g
  • Diameter:26 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth.

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