France 20 francs, 1861 - 1870

Information

NumberKM# 801
CountryFrance
PeriodEmperor Napoleon III (1852 - 1870)
RulerNapoleon III
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination20 francs
Melt value6.45 XAUg x 0.900 = 760 USD
Year1861 - 1870
Edge typeReeded
Edge description'DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE *****'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionGold 0.900
Weight (g)6.45
Diameter (mm)21
Thickness (mm)1.3

Obverse:

20 francs 1861 - 1870, France

Royal family 

Description
Napoleon III (Emperor of the French)

Legend
BARRE
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

Creators: Désiré-Albert Barre (BARRE)

Reverse

20 francs 1861 - 1870, France

Coat of arms 

Legend
20 FR
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS

Creators: Désiré-Albert Barre (BARRE)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1870A865.000+--$ 789
1870BB1.853.000+-
1869A4.046.000+-
1869BB7.317.000+-
1868A9.281.000+-
1868BB4.829.000+-
1867A2.923.000+-
1867BB4.516.000+-
1866A6.992.000+-
1866BB6.979.000+-
1865A2.951.000+-
1865BB3.088.000+-
1864A7.059.000+-
1864BB3.323.000+-
1863A3.920.000+-
1863BB4.753.000+-
1862A4.826.000+-
1862BB2.907.000+-
1861A2.607.000++
1861BB1.423.000+--


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