French Gold 40 Francs "Napoleon I" 1808 KM# 688.5

France 40 Francs Napoleon I 1808 W KM# 688.5 NAPOLEON EMPEREUR. DROZ F. coin obverse
France 40 Francs Napoleon I 1808 W KM# 688.5 40 FRANCS EMPIRE FRANÇAISE 1808 W coin reverse
Value $600 - $4.73K
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Obverse
Large laureate head left
Lettering: NAPOLEON EMPEREUR. DROZ F.

Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Lettering: 40 FRANCS EMPIRE FRANÇAISE 1808 W

Extended information
Year
1808
Denomination
40 Francs
Currency
Franc
Metal
0.900 Gold
Krause catalog
KM# 688.5
Ruler
Napoleon I
Weight
12.9 g.
Diameter
26 mm.
Thickness
1.5 mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Lettered
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Year
Mintage
Prices per year/grade
Prices per year/grade
1808 W
Mintage 6,356
Value
F12: $600
VF20: $985
XF40: $1.63K
MS60: $4.73K
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