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20 Francs - Napoleon III

Features

Issuer Francja (France)
Emperor Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1853-1860
Value 20 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Złoto (.900)
Weight 6.45 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 25 June 1928
Number
N#
3390
References Franc 2023# 531/1-531/20
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, Franc 2014# 531
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 781
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Portret Napoleona III zwrócony w prawo z nazwiskiem projektanta poniżejAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
BARRE

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Reverse

Nominał nad datą w wieńcuAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
20
FRANCS
1860
BB

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

ZwykłyAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

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

20 Francs - Napoleon III - obverse

© Polette (CC BY-NC-SA)

Mints

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), Francja (864-date)
BB Strasbourg, Francja (?-1870)
D Lyon, Francja (413-1858)

Marks

Dog head with low ears Jacques-Jean Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1850-1855)
Indicating hand Charles-Louis Dierickx, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1845-1860)
Anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878)
Bee Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1834-1860)
Lion Jean Moine, Mint Master, Lyon (1848-1858)

Comments

W przypadku warsztatu Lyon (D) z 1855 r. istnieją 2 różne warianty "lwa":

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand Photo 5 787 241 $ 820 $ 820 $ 820 $ 830 $ 1700 KM# 781.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/1
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 11%
1854 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand Photo 23 470 950 $ 810 $ 820 $ 830 $ 860 $ 1400 KM# 781.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/2
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 30%
1855 A Anchor with ring Indicating hand Photo $ 750 $ 750 $ 860 $ 1000 Franc 2023# 531/4
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) Hand/anchor 11%
1855 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand Photo 16 552 101 $ 730 $ 790 $ 790 $ 790 KM# 781.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/3
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) dog/hand 13%
1855 BB Anchor with ring Bee Photo $ 860 $ 860 KM# 781.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/6
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) bee/anchor 5%
1855 BB Dog head with low ears Bee Photo 1 817 394 $ 940 KM# 781.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/5
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) dog/bee 0.8%
1855 D Anchor with ring Lion Franc 2023# 531/7
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) Small lion 0.5%
1855 D Anchor with ring Lion 362 711 $ 800 KM# 781.3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/8
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) normal lion 1.5%
1856 A Anchor with ring Indicating hand Photo 17 284 062 $ 610 $ 820 $ 820 $ 830 $ 1200 KM# 781.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/9
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 22%
1856 BB Anchor with ring Bee Photo 1 006 062 $ 740 $ 800 KM# 781.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/11
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) bee/anchor 3%
1856 BB Dog head with low ears Bee 59 115 Franc 2023# 531/10
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) Dog/bee 0.5%
1857 A Anchor with ring Indicating hand Photo 19 208 790 $ 630 $ 850 $ 850 $ 850 $ 1100 KM# 781.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/12
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 26%
1858 A Anchor with ring Indicating hand Photo 16 971 886 $ 690 $ 810 $ 810 $ 810 $ 1400 KM# 781.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/13
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 24%
1858 BB Anchor with ring Bee Photo 2 067 740 $ 740 KM# 781.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/14
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 5%
1859 A Anchor with ring Indicating hand Photo 20 163 578 $ 800 $ 820 $ 850 $ 900 $ 1000 KM# 781.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/15
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 27%
1859 BB Anchor with ring Bee Photo 5 868 250 $ 840 $ 840 $ 860 $ 940 KM# 781.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/16
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 10%
1860 A Anchor with ring Indicating hand Franc 2023# 531/17
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) 1860/50 overdate 1.7%
1860 A Anchor with ring Indicating hand 10 170 634 $ 630 $ 840 $ 840 $ 840 KM# 781.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/18
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 16%
1860 BB Anchor with ring Bee Photo $ 1300 Franc 2023# 531/19
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 (en) 1860/50 overdate 1.5%
1860 BB Anchor with ring Bee Photo 5 766 631 $ 720 $ 720 $ 970 $ 1400 KM# 781.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Franc 2023# 531/20
Joël Cornu (ed.); 2023. Le Franc Poche (13th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
 10%

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Bullion value: USD 833.16 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of złoto at 143 524 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual złoto weight: 0.187 oz
Current złoto price: 4464.09 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
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
2025 December 22 Spotlight: France & French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61579
Lot 24196 Internet Archive 		22 Dec 2025 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 UNC
(NGC MS66) 		USD 3240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
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
2024 November 1 - 2 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3119
Lot 31327 Internet Archive 		1 Nov 2024 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 UNC
(NGC MS66) 		USD 3360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Heritage Auctions
2024 August 26 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61400
Lot 22237 Internet Archive 		26 Aug 2024 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 UNC
(NGC MS65) 		USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
MDC Monaco
Auction 14
Lot 694 Internet Archive 		3 May 2024 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 UNC
(NGC MS64+) 		USD 850.03
(EUR 732.00)
(incl. buyer's premium)
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
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 232134
Lot 64432 Internet Archive 		25 Aug 2021 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 UNC
(PCGS MS63) 		USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
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 98212 Internet Archive 		11 Oct 2020 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 UNC
(PCGS MS64) 		USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
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 232533
Lot 62267 Internet Archive 		7 Aug 2025 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 AU
(NGC AU50) 		USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
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 232405
Lot 61227 Internet Archive 		25 Jan 2024 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 AU
(NGC AU55) 		USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Katz
Auction 106
Lot 79 Internet Archive 		27 Dec 2023 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 XF USD 379.73
(EUR 327.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Napoleon III
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 56 Internet Archive 		18 Nov 2023 1853 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – KM# 781.1, Franc 2023# 531/1 XF USD 376.24
(EUR 324.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
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