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½ Franc - Napoleon I
🇫🇷 France · ½ Franc - Napoleon I · 1793–1954
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mintage | 12,172,107 Combined across issues: Rooster 6,605,734; Paschal lamb 558,710; Sheaf 1,595,677; Bee 870,569; Monogram 336,190; Handshake 267,815; Fish 363,263; Tulip 3,382; Hammer 54,333; Star 28,368; Grape 288,381; Anchor 127,962; Heart 3,333; Caduceus |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Pierre-Joseph Tiolier |
| Reference | KM# 680 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-7562 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1808 France ½ Franc - Napoleon I coins were minted?
12,172,107 were struck (Combined across issues: Rooster 6,605,734; Paschal lamb 558,710; Sheaf 1,595,677; Bee 870,569; Monogram 336,190; Handshake 267,815; Fish 363,263; Tulip 3,382; Hammer 54,333; Star 28,368; Grape 288,381; Anchor 127,962; Heart 3,333; Caduceus ).
What is a 1808 France ½ Franc - Napoleon I made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1808 France ½ 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 ½ 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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