40 Francs Napoleon Emperor An 13 gold coin

Gold 900 fine · 12.9 g · 26 mm

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Specifications of the 40 Francs Napoleon Emperor An 13

MetalGold
Gross weight12.9 g
Fineness900 fine
Diameter26 mm
CountryFrance

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About the 40 Francs Napoleon Emperor An 13

The 40 Francs Napoléon Emperor An 13 was struck in 1804.

The obverse shows the portrait of Napoléon I, who had become emperor after two years as First Consul; the reverse carries the face value « 40 francs » and the year within a wreath. It is 900 thousandths fine, weighs 12.90 grams, with a diameter of 26 mm.

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Frequently asked questions about the 40 Francs Napoleon Emperor An 13

Is Napoleon laureate on the 40 Francs An 13?

No, it is a bare head type, with the legend NAPOLEON EMPEREUR. The laurel wreath appears on the 40 Francs in 1807, with the type of the 40 Francs Napoleon I laureate head.

Was the An 13 date struck outside Paris?

No. 251,191 pieces dated An 13 with the letter A of Paris are recorded. Turin (U) and Lille (W) struck this type at the following date, An 14.

Why is the date written “An 13”?

The date follows the French Republican calendar, An 13 corresponding to 1804. The 40 Francs dated in the Gregorian calendar begin with the date 1806.

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