40 Francs - Napoleon I (1807 - 1808)

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obverse of 40 Francs - Napoleon I (1807 - 1808) coin with KM# 688 from France. Inscription: NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.
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reverse of 40 Francs - Napoleon I (1807 - 1808) coin with KM# 688 from France. Inscription: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. 40 FRANCS. 1808. A
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Country
France
Government
Empire (1804 - 1815)
Currency
Franc (1804 - 1815)

Features

Denomination 40 Francs
Catalog Number KM# 688
Weight (g) 12.9
Diameter (mm) 26
Shape: Round
Composition: Gold (.900)
Not Magnetic
Metal Value (USD) 745.53
Orientation Coin orientation ↑↓
Demonetized

Obverse

Engraved by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Lettering:
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.

Reverse

Engraved by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.
40
FRANCS.
1808. A

Edge

Lettering:
* DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1807 A 5,572 Unknown
1808 A 43,789 Unknown
1808 H 11,577 Unknown
1808 M 4,226 Unknown
1808 U 346 Unknown
1808 W 6,356 Unknown

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