Napoleon 20 francs
Also known as: Napoleon
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
19th century
Issuing entity
FranceA 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