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Description
First French Empire, Napoléon I of the House of Bonaparte, Emperor of the French 1804-1814 AD, Gold Forty Francs, Year 13 (1804 AD), mintmark “A”, Paris mint, under mint master Charles-Pierre de l’Espine. Obverse: Bare head of Emperor Napoleon I facing to the left, engraver’s name “DROZ F.” (Jean-Pierre Droz Fēcit) incuse on neck truncation, Mint Master’s monogram “Ct” below (Charles-Pierre de l’Espine), legend surrounds, “NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.”. Reverse: Denomination central within wreath of two laurel branches tied by ribbon, date “AN 13” between Mint Master’s mark “rooster” (Charles-Pierre de l’Espine) and mintmark below, country “REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.” surrounds above. KM-664.1. A modest example of the 40 Franc issue of Napoleon I, evenly worn and nicer in hand, near Very Fine.
