French 20 Francs Gold Coin
Also known as: Napoleon, Louis d'or (colloquial)
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
19th–early 20th century
Issuing entity
FranceGold twenty-franc coin of France, issued in successive types across the Consulate, Empire, monarchies and Republic, colloquially called a napoleon.
Historical context
The twenty-franc piece was the principal French gold circulating denomination and a member of the Latin Monetary Union standard.
Physical characteristics
- Metal
- Gold
- Denomination
- Twenty francs
Design
- Types
- Bust of the ruler, or the Angel, Genie, Ceres and Rooster types of the republican periods
Identification
- Mint marks
- French mint marks and engraver privy marks appear on the edge or field depending on period
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight and fineness to be transcribed from a verified reference
- Type-by-type list with mint marks to be compiled