1813-A France 20 Francs Gold Coin Napoleon Bonaparte ICG XF EF 45.1867 AGW
1813-A France 20 Francs Gold Coin - Napoleon I "Génie" Design - ICG XF-45 (EF)? ICG-slab wrapped in a moisture-barrier sleeve, cushioned & double-boxed. Own a tangible piece of Napoleonic-era history with this 1813-A (Paris-mint) 20 Francs gold coin, certified XF-45 (Extremely Fine) by ICG.
Struck during Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's final campaign year, the coin features the classic "Génie écrivant la Constitution" ("Genius writing the Constitution") reverse and Napoleon's laureate bust obverse by engraver Pierre-Joseph Tiolier. Evenly circulated high points leave sharp legends, bold curls, and robust wing feathers-eye appeal you rarely see on two-century-old gold. Total mintage for 1813-A 20 Fr was?
3.4 million; yet decades of demonetization, jewelry use, and two World Wars melted vast quantities. Professional populations today show well under 10 % surviving in collectible grades, with XF pieces representing an even smaller slice-making this example an affordable yet genuinely scarce classic-era gold coin.
Issuing Authority First French Empire. Date / Mint 1813 - Paris "A". Certification ICG XF-45 Details: none.
Metal / Purity 90 % Au. Weight / AGW 6.45 g.. Diameter / Edge 21 mm. Catalog Reference KM #36.1 / Gadoury 528. Authentic Napoleonic Gold - struck under the direct authority of Napoleon I.
Crisp XF Detail - bold laureate portrait, readable edge lettering, clean fields. Paris "A" Mintmark - the imperial mint at the heart of France's monetary reforms. Hard-Asset Bullion - nearly 0.19 oz of fine gold with added numismatic premium. ICG Slab Security - tamper-evident holder with online verification.Benefits for Collectors & Investors (Bullet Points). Dual Value - historic artifact and portable gold hedge.
Excellent Liquidity - widely recognized 20 Franc format trades easily worldwide. Inflation Buffer - gold's centuries-long track record of preserving wealth. Conversation Piece - minted the same year Napoleon's Grande Armée crossed the Rhine. Fast Dispatch - orders paid by 2 p. Fully Insured - coverage up to full invoice value until you sign.
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