1812-A France Gold 20 Francs AU-53 NGC (Rive d'Or Collection)
Numismatic
1812-A France Gold 20 Francs AU-53 NGC (Rive d'Or Collection)
Struck during a monumental era in European history, this French 20 Francs gold piece from 1812 offers a direct connection to the height of the First French Empire. The coin is crafted from 0.900 fine gold, containing 0.1867 troy ounces of precious metal. It has been preserved in About Uncirculated condition, graded as AU-53, and is pedigree-linked to the esteemed Rive d'Or collection. The obverse displays a dignified, left-facing portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, his head adorned with a classical laurel wreath. This imperial imagery is balanced on the reverse side, where the face value of 20 Francs is nestled within a matching laurel wreath. Surrounding this central design are the words indicating the French Empire, alongside the 1812 date and the letter A, which identifies its origin at the historic Paris Mint.
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Specifications
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Year | 1812 |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 20 Francs |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.1867 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
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