Napoleon 20 francs

Also known as: Napoleon

Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.

Period

19th century

Issuing entity

France

A French gold twenty franc coin, the standard French gold trade piece of the nineteenth century, issued under successive regimes.

Historical context

Circulated widely alongside the gold coins of other Latin Monetary Union members.

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, fineness and diameter require transcription from a printed catalogue
  • Type list by regime needs verification
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