20 Francs - Napoleon III

Features

Issuer France
Emperor Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1861-1870
Value 20 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 6.45 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 25 June 1928
Number
N#
6718
References F# 532,
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc (10th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
KM# 801,
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.
Fr# 585,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
Maz# 1450,
Jean Mazard; 1965. Histoire monétaire et numismatique contemporaine 1790-1963 / Tome 1. 1790-1848. Sabine Bourgey, Paris, France.
And 1 more volumes.
Gad# 1062
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

(fr) Profil droit de l'empereur portant une couronne de laurier. En arc de cercle l'expression : « Napoléon III » est inscrite sur la gauche et « empereur » sur la droite. En bas au milieu de la pièce, la signature du graveur (Barre).

Script: Latin

Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

Translation: Napoleon III Emperor

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Reverse

(fr) Tous les symboles impériaux sont regroupés au revers de cette pièce; à savoir : L'aigle, la couronne, le manteau impérial, la croix de la légion d'honneur surmontée d'un N pour Napoléon, le sceptre et la main de justice. Autour de cet ensemble, en arc de cercle, les mots « Empire Français ». La valeur monétaire est placée de part et d'autre de la pièce, « 20 » à gauche « FR » à droite. En bas de la pièce se situe le millésime ainsi qu'une lettre devant la date indiquant l'atelier de frappe.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
20 FR
1868

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Inscriptions in reliefAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE

Translation: God Protects France

20 Francs - Napoleon III -  obverse

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Mints

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
BB Strasbourg, France (?-1870)

Marks

Anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878)
Bee Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1860-1879)
Trefoil cross Henri Delbecque, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1860-1870), Bordeaux (1870-1878)

Comments

Some coins were countermarked with "SEDAN" after France defeat against German troops at Sedan.

image by Kettti - ex Künker 323 - 2665

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1861 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 2 607 054 $ 360 $ 370 $ 380 $ 510 11% KM# 801.1
1861 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 1 355 427 1.7% KM# 801.2
1862 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 4 883 223 $ 340 $ 340 $ 340 12% KM# 801.1
1862 A Anchor with ring Bee 1.9% Large A - KM# 801.1
1862 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 2 880 244 $ 380 $ 380 $ 400 $ 410 7% KM# 801.2
1863 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 3 870 706 $ 320 $ 510 10% KM# 801.1
1863 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 4 752 567 $ 320 $ 320 12% KM# 801.2
1864 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 7 202 537 $ 350 $ 350 $ 410 $ 420 17% KM# 801.1
1864 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 3 323 192 $ 370 7% KM# 801.2
1864 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 1.7% Large BB - KM# 801.2
1865 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 2 876 232 $ 300 $ 320 $ 420 $ 510 14% KM# 801.1
1865 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 3 204 612 $ 310 $ 370 $ 430 $ 870 11% KM# 801.2
1866 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 6 915 459 $ 320 $ 350 $ 410 $ 510 13% KM# 801.1
1866 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 6 862 213 $ 330 $ 370 $ 420 $ 460 13% KM# 801.2
1867 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 2 923 024 $ 340 $ 420 $ 440 $ 480 12% KM# 801.1
1867 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 4 516 330 $ 330 $ 330 11% KM# 801.2
1867 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 1.8% Large BB - KM# 801.2
1868 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 9 281 061 $ 260 $ 340 $ 370 $ 470 $ 510 20% KM# 801.1
1868 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 4 810 782 $ 320 $ 350 $ 500 $ 500 10% KM# 801.2
1869 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 4 046 294 $ 270 $ 270 $ 430 $ 480 8% KM# 801.1
1869 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 7 316 553 $ 370 $ 370 $ 390 14% KM# 801.2
1869 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 3% Large BB - KM# 801.2
1870 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 864 873 $ 1100 4% KM# 801.1
1870 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 1 852 567 $ 310 $ 480 $ 480 $ 490 6% KM# 801.2

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232310
Lot 62267
Internet Archive
2 Mar 2023 1861 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 801.1 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232246
Lot 63471
Internet Archive
10 Nov 2022 1861 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 801.1 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 492.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
2020 October 11 The Caranett Collection Part III - Gold Coins of Western Europe & Britain - Including Nine #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61173
Lot 98227
Internet Archive
11 Oct 2020 1861 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 801.1 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 1200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231935
Lot 65260
Internet Archive
29 Aug 2019 1861 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 801.1 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232409
Lot 65226
Internet Archive
22 Feb 2024 1861 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 801.1 AU
(NGC AU Details (Obverse Cleaned))
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232243
Lot 64427
Internet Archive
20 Oct 2022 1861 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 801.1 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232246
Lot 63472
Internet Archive
10 Nov 2022 1861 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross – KM# 801.2 USD 372.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
CGB
E-auction n°482
Lot 392935
Internet Archive
11 Jul 2022 1862 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 801.1 VF USD 377.61
(EUR 350.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 10 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61352
Lot 22336
Internet Archive
10 Dec 2023 1862 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross – KM# 801.2 UNC
(PCGS UNC Details (Cleaning))
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
2020 October 11 The Caranett Collection Part III - Gold Coins of Western Europe & Britain - Including Nine #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61173
Lot 98228
Internet Archive
11 Oct 2020 1862 BB Anchor with ring Trefoil cross – KM# 801.2 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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