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1 Franc - Napoleon I
🇫🇷 France · 1 Franc - Napoleon I · 1793–1954
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Mintage | 11,819,304 Combined across issues: Rooster 4,598,835; Paschal lamb 764,503; Sheaf 2,125,766; Bee 751,167; Monogram 316,267; Handshake 255,815; Fish 227,469; Tulip 16,053; Hammer 130,235; Star 28,894; Grape 64,082; Anchor 105,529; Heart 13,427; Caduceu |
| Edge | Lettered (DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE) |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Pierre-Joseph Tiolier |
| Reference | KM# 682 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-7647 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1808 France 1 Franc - Napoleon I coins were minted?
11,819,304 were struck (Combined across issues: Rooster 4,598,835; Paschal lamb 764,503; Sheaf 2,125,766; Bee 751,167; Monogram 316,267; Handshake 255,815; Fish 227,469; Tulip 16,053; Hammer 130,235; Star 28,894; Grape 64,082; Anchor 105,529; Heart 13,427; Caduceu).
What is a 1808 France 1 Franc - Napoleon I made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1808 France 1 Franc - Napoleon I?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1808 France 1 Franc - Napoleon I a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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