1/2 Franc - Napoleon I (1807 - 1808)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Franc |
| Catalog Number | KM# 680 |
| Weight (g) | 2.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Thickness (mm) | 0.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1.72 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1869-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Lettering:
NAPOLEON
EMPEREUR.
Tiolier
Description:
Napoleon I facing right.
NAPOLEON
EMPEREUR.
Tiolier
Description:
Napoleon I facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.
DEMI
FRANC.
1808. A
Description:
Denomination within wreath, date below.
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.
DEMI
FRANC.
1808. A
Description:
Denomination within wreath, date below.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 A | 46,006 | Very Rare | |
| 1808 A | 6,606,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 B | 559,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 BB | 1,596,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 D | 871,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 H | 336,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 I | 298,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 K | 363,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 L | 3,394 | Very Rare | |
| 1808 M | 54,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 MA | 28,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 Q | 289,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 T | 128,000 | Rare | |
| 1808 U | 3,339 | Very Rare | |
| 1808 W | 1,069,000 | Rare |