40 Francs - Napoleon I (1809 - 1813)
Features
| Denomination | 40 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 696 |
| Weight (g) | 12.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1914.45 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Jean-Pierre Droz
Lettering:
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.
Reverse
Engraved by Jean-Pierre Droz
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS.
40
FRANCS.
1812. A
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS.
40
FRANCS.
1812. A
Edge
Lettering:
* DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
* DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 A | Unknown | ||
| 1809 M | 1,402 | Unknown | |
| 1809 U | Unknown | ||
| 1809 W | 5,925 | Unknown | |
| 1810 K | 886 | Unknown | |
| 1810 W | 57,478 | Unknown | |
| 1811 A | 1,261,764 | Unknown | |
| 1811 K | 6,333 | Unknown | |
| 1812 A | 692,625 | Unknown | |
| 1812 W | 14,423 | Unknown | |
| 1813 A | 44,895 | Unknown | |
| 1813 CL | 3,070 | Unknown |