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20 francs 1857

A total of 19.193.000 units were minted at the A-Paris mint. It is made of Gold (0,900). It weighs 6,45 g and has a diameter of 21,00 mm. The obverse features 20 / FRANCS / 1857 / EMPIRE FRANÇAIS. The reverse shows NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR. Its rarity is catalogued as very scarce. An important note for this coin is “Napoleón III - cabeza desnuda”. Its market value is around $457.72 depending on the grade.

It is part of a series of 8 issues.

20 francs 1857 - France
KM#781.1 FO#19304
Name 20 francs
Year 1857
Country France
Period Napoleon III
Mint A-Paris
Shape Round
Composition Gold (0,900)
Weight (g) 6,45 g
Diameter (mm) 21,00 mm
Obverse: 20 / FRANCS / 1857 / EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
Reverse: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
Mintage 19.193.000
Note Napoleón III - cabeza desnuda
Rarity Very scarce
Popularity
Price $457.72
Spot: $4,087.19 /oz - Melt value: ~$762.81

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What is the value of the 20 francs coin of France of the year 1857?

This table shows the market value of 20 francs from 1857 by grade, based on the prices collectors record in their collections.

UNC XF VF F VG G PR
$457.72
The value of the coins is generated by a complex algorithm based on the users' collections and the degree of conservation. The price of the coins is indicative and in no case binding.

All years of 20 francs

The 20 francs catalog from France brings together 8 issues minted between 1853 and 1860. Check the value of each year by grade, compare its price trend and discover the dates most sought after by collectors.

Emilio José Luque TapiaLast revision recorded by: Emilio José Luque TapiaUpdate date: 05/25/2022Author: Foronum Team

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