2 Francs - Napoleon I

Features

Issuer France
Emperor Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1809-1814
Value 2 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 17 June 1868
Number
N#
20851
References F# 255,
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc (10th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
Gad# 501,
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.
KM# 693
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Napoleon facing right. Engraver name at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.
Tiolier

Translation:
NAPOLEON EMPEROR.
Tiolier

Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Reverse

Value within wreath. Legend at top. Year at bottom flanked by mark of Directeur d'Atelier and mint mark

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS.
2
FRANCS.
1811. A

Translation:
FRENCH EMPIRE
2
FRANCS.
1811. A

Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Edge

Lettering: * DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE

Mints

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
B Lyon, France (?-1858)
BB Strasbourg, France (?-1870)
CL Genoa, Italy
D Rouen, France (?-1858)
H La Rochelle, France (?-1837)
K Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
L Bayonne, France (?-1837)
M Toulouse, France (?-1837)
MA Marseille, France (?-1858)
Q Perpignan, France (?-1837)
U Turin, Italy
W Lille, France (1685-1858)

Marks

Rooster Charles-Pierre de l'Espine, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1797-1821)
Paschal lamb Joseph Lambert, Mint Master, Rouen (1804-1817)
Monogram Jean-Gualbert François Seguy, Mint Master, La Rochelle (1803-1817)
Fish Étienne Froidevaux, Mint Master, Geneva (1804-1805), Bordeaux (1805-1809)
Tulip Pierre-Romain Darripe, Mint Master, Bayonne (1803-1810)
Star Cyprien Galliard, Mint Master, Marseille (1801-1809)
Grape Jean-Marie de Sainte-Croix, Mint Master, Perpignan (1797-1828)
Heart Vittorio Modesto Paroletti, Mint Master, Turin (1804-1813)
Caduceus Louis-Théophile-François Lepage, Mint Master, Lille (1796-1817)
Sheaf Jean Georges Dubois, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1804-1825)
Bee Michel Gabet, Mint Master, Lyon (1803-1823)
Handshake Martial Parant, Mint Master, Limoges (1803-1822)
Vine leaf Hugues Vignes, Mint Master, Bordeaux (1809-1826)
Hammer Daumy, Mint Master, Toulouse (1806-1811)
VR monogram Victor Regis, Mint Master, Marseille (1809-1823)
Tulip Pierre-Boniface Darripe, Mint Master, Bayonne (1810-1828)
Anchor Pierre-Louis Athénas, Mint Master, Nantes (1796-1818)
Fish G.J.L. du Marchie Sarvaas, Mint Master, Royal Dutch Mint (1812-1813)
Ship bow Andrea Podesta, Mint Master, Genoa (1811-1814)
CT monogram Carayon-Talpayrac Sr., Mint Master, Toulouse (1811-1822)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1809 A Rooster 468 863 10% KM# 693.1
1809 B Paschal lamb 136 380 2% KM# 693.2
1809 H Monogram 4 516 0.5% KM# 693.6
1809 K Fish 3 445 0.5% KM# 693.8
1809 L Tulip 26 582 1.6% KM# 693.9
1809 MA Star 26 722 0.5% KM# 693.11
1809 Q Grape 20 345 0.5% KM# 693.12
1809 U Heart 3 143 0.5% KM# 693.14
1809 W Caduceus 62 152 2% KM# 693.15
1810 A Rooster 771 238 14% KM# 693.1
1810 B Paschal lamb 72 253 3% KM# 693.2
1810 BB Sheaf 1 383 0% (fr) F. 255/12
1810 D Bee 18 029 1.1% KM# 693.5
1810 H Monogram 5 686 0.5% KM# 693.6
1810 I Handshake 28 472 1.6% KM# 693.7
1810 K Vine leaf 3 512 0.5% KM# 693.8
1810 L Tulip 29 588 0% (fr) F. 255/18 - Différent après la lettre d'atelier
1810 L Tulip 2 489 0.5% KM# 693.9
1810 M Hammer 11 078 1.1% KM# 693.10
1810 MA VR monogram 8 807 0.5% KM# 693.11
1810 Q Grape 4 845 0.5% KM# 693.12
1810 U Heart 3 071 0.5% KM# 693.14
1810 W Caduceus 47 508 0.5% KM# 693.15
1811 A Rooster 2 508 686 $ 19 42% KM# 693.1
1811 B Paschal lamb 289 734 5% KM# 693.2
1811 BB Sheaf 11 371 0.5% KM# 693.3
1811 D Bee 37 038 1.1% KM# 693.5
1811 H Monogram 43 620 1.6% KM# 693.6
1811 I Handshake 137 359 4% KM# 693.7
1811 K Vine leaf 28 119 1.1% KM# 693.8
1811 L Tulip 99 128 1.1% KM# 693.9
1811 M Hammer 123 963 3% KM# 693.10
1811 MA VR monogram 38 382 1.1% KM# 693.11
1811 Q Grape 74 532 1.6% KM# 693.12
1811 T Anchor 34 498 1.6% KM# 693.13
1811 U Heart 3 887 0.5% KM# 693.14
1811 W Caduceus 117 772 2% KM# 693.15
1812 A Rooster 307 703 6% KM# 693.1
1812 B Paschal lamb 57 400 0.5% KM# 693.2
1812 BB Sheaf 2 829 0% (fr) F. 255/40
1812 D Bee 61 451 0.5% KM# 693.5
1812 H Monogram 81 325 1.6% KM# 693.6
1812 I Handshake 208 870 5% KM# 693.7
1812 K Vine leaf 20 982 1.6% KM# 693.8
1812 L Tulip 41 598 1.1% KM# 693.9
1812 M Hammer 144 700 3% KM# 693.10
1812 MA VR monogram 16 261 1.1% KM# 693.11
1812 Q Grape 86 104 1.6% KM# 693.12
1812 T Anchor 19 302 1.6% KM# 693.13
1812 Ü Fish 9 475 2% Utrecht mint: flag
1812 W Caduceus 108 160 4% KM# 693.15
1813 A Rooster 441 442 12% KM# 693.1
1813 B Paschal lamb 30 607 1.6% KM# 693.2
1813 CL Ship bow 900 0.5% KM# 693.4
1813 D Bee 33 160 0.5% KM# 693.5
1813 H Monogram 80 328 1.1% KM# 693.6
1813 I Handshake 98 202 2% KM# 693.7
1813 K Vine leaf 26 515 1.1% KM# 693.8
1813 L Tulip 33 375 0.5% KM# 693.9
1813 M CT monogram 220 779 5% KM# 693.10
1813 MA VR monogram 18 264 0.5% KM# 693.11
1813 Q Grape 253 212 6% KM# 693.12
1813 T Anchor 11 191 0.5% KM# 693.13
1813 Ü Fish 0% (fr) F. 255/65 - Différent Mat et Drapeau : Utrecht
1813 Ü Fish 41 207 2% /2 KM# 693.16
1813 W Caduceus 87 845 0.5% KM# 693.15
1814 A Rooster 94 751 3% KM# 693.1
1814 M CT monogram 45 582 1.6% KM# 693.10
1814 Q Grape 16 353 0.5% KM# 693.12

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon I
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 10 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61352
Lot 22209
Internet Archive
10 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Surface Hairlines))
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32535
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS65+)
USD 5760.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31408
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64+)
USD 2040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon I
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33592
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS64+)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon I
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33733
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon I
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 548
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 Undetermined XF USD 204.97
(EUR 190.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Napoleon I
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1010
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 Undetermined F USD 72.28
(EUR 67.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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