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[[Image:France 1809M 40 francs S18-2243q00.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 18, lot 2243]]
 
[[Image:France 1809M 40 francs S18-2243q00.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 18, lot 2243]]
  
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This specimen was lot 2243 in Sincona sale 18 (Zurich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 1,200 (about US$1,581 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''40 Francs 1809. Toulouse Selten. Sehr schön.'' (empire of [[France]], Napoleon I, forty francs of 1809, Toulouse mint, rare, very fine.)"</blockquote> While the 1809-A is fairly common, the 1809-M and [[France 1809-W 40 francs|1809-W]] are rare. The type was struck 1809-13 with 1810-W, 1811-A and 1812-A being the common dates.
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This specimen was lot 2243 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 1,200 (about US$1,581 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''40 Francs 1809. Toulouse Selten. Sehr schön.'' (empire of [[France]], Napoleon I, forty francs of 1809, Toulouse mint, rare, very fine.)"</blockquote> While the 1809-A is fairly common, the 1809-M and [[France 1809-W 40 francs|1809-W]] are rare. The type was struck 1809-13 with 1810-W, 1811-A and 1812-A being the common dates.
  
 
''Recorded mintage'': 1,384.
 
''Recorded mintage'': 1,384.
  
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''Specification'': 12.90 g, .900 fine gold, 26 mm diameter, edge lettered DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE, designed by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier and Jean-Pierre Droz, this specimen 12.83 g.  
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''Specification'': 12.90 g, 0.900 fine gold, 26 mm diameter, edge lettered DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE, designed by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier and Jean-Pierre Droz, this specimen 12.83 g.  
  
 
''Catalog reference'': Gadoury 1084. Schl. 61. Fr-507. F.541/2.
 
''Catalog reference'': Gadoury 1084. Schl. 61. Fr-507. F.541/2.
  
 
''[[Bibliography|Sources:]]''  
 
''[[Bibliography|Sources:]]''  
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* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
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* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
 
* Gadoury, Victor, ''Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd.,'' Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
 
* Gadoury, Victor, ''Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd.,'' Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
 
* Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt,  ''Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies.''  Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.
 
* Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt,  ''Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies.''  Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.
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* <sup>[2]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2014.  
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* <sup>[2]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.  
  
 
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* [[France 1809-A 10 centimes|1809-A 10 centimes]]
 
* [[France 1809-A 10 centimes|1809-A 10 centimes]]
 
* [[France 1809-B 10 centimes|1809-B 10 centimes]]
 
* [[France 1809-B 10 centimes|1809-B 10 centimes]]
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* [[France 1809-I 10 centimes|1809-I 10 centimes]]
 
* [[France 1809-T 10 centimes|1809-T 10 centimes]]
 
* [[France 1809-T 10 centimes|1809-T 10 centimes]]
 
* [[France 1809-A 1/4 franc|1809-A ¼ franc]]
 
* [[France 1809-A 1/4 franc|1809-A ¼ franc]]
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* [[France 1809-A 1/2 franc|1809-A ½ franc]]
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* [[France 1809-B 1/2 franc|1809-B ½ franc]]
 
* [[France 1809-D 1/2 franc|1809-D ½ franc]]
 
* [[France 1809-D 1/2 franc|1809-D ½ franc]]
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* [[France 1809-K 1/2 franc|1809-K ½ franc]]
 
* [[France 1809-U 1/2 franc|1809-U ½ franc]]
 
* [[France 1809-U 1/2 franc|1809-U ½ franc]]
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* [[France 1809-A franc|1809-A franc]]
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* [[France 1809-B franc|1809-B franc]]
 
* [[France 1809-H franc|1809-H franc]]
 
* [[France 1809-H franc|1809-H franc]]
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* [[France 1809-W franc|1809-W franc]]
 
* [[France 1809-A 2 francs|1809-A 2 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-A 2 francs|1809-A 2 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809 2 francs KM-M3a|1809 2 francs, visit of the king of Saxony to the mint]]
 
* [[France 1809 2 francs KM-M3a|1809 2 francs, visit of the king of Saxony to the mint]]
 
* [[France 1809-B 2 francs|1809-B 2 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-B 2 francs|1809-B 2 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-H 2 francs|1809-H 2 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-MA 2 francs|1809-MA 2 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-Q 2 francs|1809-Q 2 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-A 5 francs|1809-A 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-B 5 francs|1809-B 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-B 5 francs|1809-B 5 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-D 5 francs|1809-D 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-H 5 francs|1809-H 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-H 5 francs|1809-H 5 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-I 5 francs|1809-I 5 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-K 5 francs|1809-K 5 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-L 5 francs|1809-L 5 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-MA 5 francs|1809-MA 5 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-U 5 francs|1809-U 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-W 5 francs|1809-W 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-W 5 francs|1809-W 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-A 20 francs|1809-A 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-A 20 francs|1809-A 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-K 20 francs|1809-K 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-K 20 francs|1809-K 20 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-H 20 francs|1809-H 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-L 20 francs|1809-L 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-L 20 francs|1809-L 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-M 20 francs|1809-M 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-M 20 francs|1809-M 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-U 20 francs|1809-U 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-U 20 francs|1809-U 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-W 20 francs|1809-W 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-W 20 francs|1809-W 20 francs]]
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* [[France 1809-A 40 francs|1809-A 40 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-W 40 francs|1809-W 40 francs]]
 
* [[France 1809-W 40 francs|1809-W 40 francs]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1809]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1809]]
  
 
[[Category:Gold coins of France]][[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 17, 18]]
 
[[Category:Gold coins of France]][[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 17, 18]]

Latest revision as of 10:59, 15 October 2025

Sincona sale 18, lot 2243

This specimen was lot 2243 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 1,200 (about US$1,581 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"40 Francs 1809. Toulouse Selten. Sehr schön. (empire of France, Napoleon I, forty francs of 1809, Toulouse mint, rare, very fine.)"

While the 1809-A is fairly common, the 1809-M and 1809-W are rare. The type was struck 1809-13 with 1810-W, 1811-A and 1812-A being the common dates.

Recorded mintage: 1,384.

Specification: 12.90 g, 0.900 fine gold, 26 mm diameter, edge lettered DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE, designed by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier and Jean-Pierre Droz, this specimen 12.83 g.

Catalog reference: Gadoury 1084. Schl. 61. Fr-507. F.541/2.

Sources:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
  • Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies. Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.
  • [2]Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.

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