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½ Franc - Napoleon I

🇫🇷 France · ½ Franc - Napoleon I · 1793–1954
Regular
Weight2.5 g
Diameter18 mm
Mintage 1,569,643 Combined across issues: Rooster 627,154; Ship bow 8,361; Bee 110,224; Monogram 137,827; Handshake 96,918; Vine leaf 58,345; Tulip 43,979; CT monogram 158,503; VR monogram 70,103; Grape 44,476; Anchor 52,581; Fish 6,846; Caduceus 154,326; re
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver
DesignerPierre-Joseph Tiolier
ReferenceKM# 691
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7358

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1813 France ½ Franc - Napoleon I coins were minted?
1,569,643 were struck (Combined across issues: Rooster 627,154; Ship bow 8,361; Bee 110,224; Monogram 137,827; Handshake 96,918; Vine leaf 58,345; Tulip 43,979; CT monogram 158,503; VR monogram 70,103; Grape 44,476; Anchor 52,581; Fish 6,846; Caduceus 154,326; re).
What is a 1813 France ½ Franc - Napoleon I made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1813 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 1813 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.