1/2 Franc - Napoleon I (1802 - 1803)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Franc |
| Catalog Number | KM# 648 |
| Weight (g) | 2.25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5.39 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1804-06-26 |
| Calendar | French republican |
Obverse
Engraved by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Lettering:
BONAPARTE PREMIER CONSUL ·
BONAPARTE PREMIER CONSUL ·
Reverse
Engraved by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. DEMI FRANC.
.. AN 12. .A.
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. DEMI FRANC.
.. AN 12. .A.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 (1802) A | 31,380 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) A | 280,361 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) BB | 2,125 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) D | 14,946 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) G | 7,407 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) H | 1,988 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) I | 416,350 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) K | 11,668 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) L | 67,122 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) M | 136,236 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) MA | 26,052 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) Q | 53,589 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) T | 16,885 | Unknown | |
| 12 (1803) U | 3,150 | Unknown |