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¼ Franc - Napoléon I African head

Features

Issuer Francja (France)
Emperor Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1807
Value ¼ Franc
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Srebro (.900)
Weight 1.25 g
Diameter 15 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 30 April 1852
Number
N#
59460
References Franc 2014# 160
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, Gad 1789# 348
Éditions Victor Gadoury (publisher). Monnaies françaises (Gadoury). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco (9 volumes).
, KM# 677
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

African HeadAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.
Tiolier

Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Reverse

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
REP. FRA.
QUART
1807. A.

Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier

Edge

ZwykłyAutomatically translated

Mint

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), Francja (864-date)

Mark

Rooster Charles-Pierre de l'Espine, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1797-1821)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References
1807 A Rooster Photo 41 124 $ 100 $ 280 $ 450 Franc 2014# 160/1
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.

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Numista Rarity index: 78 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 2.45 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2180 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.036 oz
Current srebro price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
Heritage Auctions
2024 August 26 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61400
Lot 22115
Internet Archive
26 Aug 2024 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
CGB
Live Auction March 2020
Internet Archive
10 Mar 2020 XF
(PCGS MS62)
USD 472.38
(EUR 410.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
CGB
e-Monnaies September 2018
Internet Archive
11 Sep 2018 XF
(PCGS MS62)
USD 432.06
(EUR 375.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
Katz
Auction 166
Lot 521
Internet Archive
16 Aug 2025 VF USD 110.61
(EUR 96.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
CGB
Internet Auction January 2024
Internet Archive
23 Jan 2024 VF
(TTB+)
USD 293.80
(EUR 255.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
CGB
e-Monnaies August 2017
Internet Archive
1 Aug 2017 VF
(TTB50)
USD 276.52
(EUR 240.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
CGB
E-auction n°399
Lot 311727
Internet Archive
7 Dec 2020 F
(TB25)
USD 103.69
(EUR 90.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
CGB
E-auction n°341
Lot 256091
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2019 F
(TB35)
USD 213.15
(EUR 185.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
CGB
E-auction n°322
Lot 239146
Internet Archive
17 Jun 2019 F USD 94.48
(EUR 82.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Franc - Napoléon I (African head)
CGB
E-auction n°414
Lot 326207
Internet Archive
22 Mar 2021 VG
(B+)
USD 102.54
(EUR 89.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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