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½ Franc - Napoleon I
🇫🇷 France · ½ Franc - Napoleon I · 1793–1954
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mintage | 3,244,603 Combined across issues: Rooster 1,719,834; Paschal lamb 192,143; Bee 154,931; Monogram 269,589; Handshake 136,510; Vine leaf 34,012; Tulip 52,295; Hammer 104,748; VR monogram 51,897; Grape 106,160; Anchor 80,790; Fish 5,070; Caduceus 336,62 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Pierre-Joseph Tiolier |
| Reference | KM# 691 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-7357 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1812 France ½ Franc - Napoleon I coins were minted?
3,244,603 were struck (Combined across issues: Rooster 1,719,834; Paschal lamb 192,143; Bee 154,931; Monogram 269,589; Handshake 136,510; Vine leaf 34,012; Tulip 52,295; Hammer 104,748; VR monogram 51,897; Grape 106,160; Anchor 80,790; Fish 5,070; Caduceus 336,62).
What is a 1812 France ½ Franc - Napoleon I made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1812 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 1812 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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