France 20 francs, 1853 - 1860

Information

NumberKM# 781
CountryFrance
PeriodEmperor Napoleon III (1852 - 1870)
RulerNapoleon III
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination20 francs
Melt value6.45 XAUg x 0.900 = 760 USD
Year1853 - 1860
Edge typeReeded
Edge description'DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE *****'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionGold 0.900
Weight (g)6.45
Diameter (mm)21
Thickness (mm)1.25

Obverse:

20 francs 1853 - 1860, France

Royal family 

Description
Napoleon III (Emperor of the French)

Legend
BARRE
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

Creators: Désiré-Albert Barre (BARRE)

Reverse

20 francs 1853 - 1860, France

Wreath 

Legend
20 FRANCS
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS

Creators: Désiré-Albert Barre (BARRE)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1860A10.220.000+--$ 947
1860BB5.727.000+-
1859A20.295.000+-
1859BB5.871.000+-
1858A16.861.000+-
1858BB2.017.000+-
1857A19.193.000+-
1856A17.303.000+-
1856BB59.115+--
1856BB1.006.062+--
1855A16.595.000+-
1855BB1.815.498+--
1855BB1.896+-
1855D45.000--
1854A23.486.000++
1853A5.729.000++


Collection

1860A$ 947  
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1859A$ *****  
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1858A$ *****  
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1856BB(a)  
1856BB(d)  
1855A$ *****  
1855BB(a)  
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1855D$ *****  
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