French Gold 20 Franc Coins of Napoleon III
Laureate Head Type with Shield Reverse
We give a brief history of Napoleon III, on our Napoleon III page.Description
A laureate portrait of Louis, with the inscription "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR". The engravers name BARRE below the head.The reverse design consists of an ornate shield with the value "20 FR" at the sides. Around the outside above the wreath is the inscription "EMPIRE FRANCAIS", and the date is below the shield. The mintmark "A" or "BB" appears to the left of the date.
The edge is inscribed in raised lettering "DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE".
Coins of this type were issued from 1861 to 1870 inclusive.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 Francs
|
21 | 6.4516 | .900 | .1867 |
Prices & Availability - 20 Francs
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.| Date | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1861-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | VF | 2,607,000 | Yes | £155 | $250 |
| 1862-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 4,826,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
| 1863-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | VF | 3,920,000 | Yes | £155 | $250 |
| 1863-BB | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | EF | 4,753,000 | Yes | £295 | $475 |
| 1864-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 7,059,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
| 1864-BB | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 3,323,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
| 1865-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 2,951,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
| 1865-BB | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | good VF | 3,088,000 | Yes | £275 | $440 |
| 1866-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | VF/aVF | 6,992,000 | Yes | £260 | $415 |
| 1866-BB | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 6,979,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
| 1867-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | good VF | 4,516,000 | Yes | £155 | $250 |
| 1867-BB | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | good VF | 4,516,000 | Yes | £155 | $250 |
| 1868-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 9,281,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
| 1868-BB | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 4,829,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
| 1869-BB | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 7,317,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
| 1870-A | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 865,000 | aSK | £165 | $265 |
| 1870-BB | Napoleon III - Coat of Arms | about EF | 1,853,000 | Yes | £165 | $265 |
Quantity Purchases
For investors or collectors wishing to buy 20 Francs in quantity of 10 pieces or more, we can usually quote very competitive bullion rates on request.Other Types & Dates
This table shows a list of the different types of Napoleon III French 20 Francs, and their date ranges.| Denomination | Type | First Date | Last Date |
| 20 Francs | Louis Napoleon Bonaparte / Value in Wreath | 1852 | 1852 |
| 20 Francs | Napoleon III Bare Head / Value in Wreath | 1853 | 1860 |
| 20 Francs | Napoleon III Laureate Head / Shield | 1861 | 1870 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Laureate Head of Napoleon III on a French 20 Francs of 1867
France
Shield Reverse on a French 20 Francs of 1867
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