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20 Francs - Napoleon III
Features
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1853-1860 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Number | N# 3390 |
| References | Franc 2014# 531, KM# 781, Franc 2023# 531/1-531/20 Joël Cornu; 2023. Le Franc (13th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France. |
Obverse
The portrait of Napoleon III facing right with the designer's name below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
BARRE
Translation: Napoleon III Emperor
Engraver:Désiré-Albert Barre
Reverse
The denomination above the date within a wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
20
FRANCS
1860
BB
Translation: French Empire
Engraver:Désiré-Albert
