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This specimen was lot 1313 in Sincona sale 38 (Zurich, May 2017), where it sold for 625 CHF (about US$750 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Consulat, 1799-1804 20 Francs AN XI (1802-03) A. Paris . Vorzüglich. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung.'' (French Consulate, 1799-1804, twenty francs of the year XI, Paris mint. Extremely fine, Better than average.)"</blockquote> This type was struck AN XI-12 only at Paris. The twenty francs of Napoleon are divided into seven types, of which this is the first. It was demonetized in 2005 but ceased to circulate during World War One. A complete set of this type comprises two dates, AN XI-A and AN 12-A. The entire production run totaled about 1,046,000 pieces. The second specimen was lot 43327 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $198,000. The catalog description<sup>[3]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"Possibly Unique Specimen 20 Francs with Ornamental Edge, [[France|FRANCE]]. Consulate. Gold 20 Francs Essai (Pattern), Year XI-A (1802/3). Paris Mint. Napoléon as First Consul. PCGS SPECIMEN-65+ Cameo. Ornamented (diamonds and hourglasses) edge. By P.-J. Tiolier. A stunning RARITY from Year XI, this issue features Tiolier's classic rendition of the soon-to-be-emperor, with sculpted hair and an engaging countenance. Seemingly unlisted in the standard references, this specimen issue of expert quality and manufacture parallels the regular business strike, but clearly deviates with respect to its exceptional flair as well as its different edge. Possessing an edge type which Margolis writes as "...ornamented with (for want of a more precise description), alternating diamonds and hour glasses," it stands apart from the rest of the issue, and may well be a UNIQUE item. Similarly, a Year 12 example that sold in April 2023 (for the hammer of €140,000) also displays a refined quality for both surface and strike. These such patterns may well indicate lofty status as presentation pieces upon the outset of the actual production run--possibly making these as gifts intended for Napoléon himself. Margolis offers further background upon this tantalizing example, writing that it is "...almost certainly also ex Farouk collection, from lot 511, where described as "proof twenty francs, AN XI-A, edge of chain type". Reappeared in Glendining's February 25, 1977 auction sale, lot 25, which was catalogued by Baldwin's and inadequately described as "Proof-like mint state", with no mention of the edge. Bought in by Baldwin's at £1,600 (because, according to Peter Mitchell, it had cost the owner considerably more). Subsequently purchased from Baldwin's in February 1978." From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from A. H. Baldwin in London on 3 February 1978)."</blockquote>
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This specimen was lot 1313 in Sincona sale 38 (Zürich, May 2017), where it sold for 625 CHF (about US$750 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Consulat, 1799-1804 20 Francs AN XI (1802-03) A. Paris . Vorzüglich. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung.'' (French Consulate, 1799-1804, twenty francs of the year XI, Paris mint. Extremely fine, Better than average.)"</blockquote> This type was struck AN XI-12 only at Paris. The twenty francs of Napoleon are divided into seven types, of which this is the first. It was demonetized in 2005 but ceased to circulate during World War One. A complete set of this type comprises two dates, AN XI-A and AN 12-A. The entire production run totaled about 1,046,000 pieces. The second specimen was lot 43327 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $198,000. The catalog description<sup>[3]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"Possibly Unique Specimen 20 Francs with Ornamental Edge, [[France|FRANCE]]. Consulate. Gold 20 Francs Essai (Pattern), Year XI-A (1802/3). Paris Mint. Napoléon as First Consul. PCGS SPECIMEN-65+ Cameo. Ornamented (diamonds and hourglasses) edge. By P.-J. Tiolier. A stunning RARITY from Year XI, this issue features Tiolier's classic rendition of the soon-to-be-emperor, with sculpted hair and an engaging countenance. Seemingly unlisted in the standard references, this specimen issue of expert quality and manufacture parallels the regular business strike, but clearly deviates with respect to its exceptional flair as well as its different edge. Possessing an edge type which Margolis writes as "...ornamented with (for want of a more precise description), alternating diamonds and hour glasses," it stands apart from the rest of the issue, and may well be a UNIQUE item. Similarly, a Year 12 example that sold in April 2023 (for the hammer of €140,000) also displays a refined quality for both surface and strike. These such patterns may well indicate lofty status as presentation pieces upon the outset of the actual production run--possibly making these as gifts intended for Napoléon himself. Margolis offers further background upon this tantalizing example, writing that it is "...almost certainly also ex Farouk collection, from lot 511, where described as "proof twenty francs, AN XI-A, edge of chain type". Reappeared in Glendining's February 25, 1977 auction sale, lot 25, which was catalogued by Baldwin's and inadequately described as "Proof-like mint state", with no mention of the edge. Bought in by Baldwin's at £1,600 (because, according to Peter Mitchell, it had cost the owner considerably more). Subsequently purchased from Baldwin's in February 1978." From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from A. H. Baldwin in London on 3 February 1978)."</blockquote>
  
 
''Recorded Mintage:'' 58,262, a scarce date<sup>[1]</sup>.
 
''Recorded Mintage:'' 58,262, a scarce date<sup>[1]</sup>.
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt,  ''Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies.''  Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2012.
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt,  ''Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies.''  Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2012.
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 38, Gold Coins and Medals,'' Zurich: Sincona AG, 2017.
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 38, Gold Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 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.
 
* 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.
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* [[France ANXI-A 1/2 franc|An XI-A ½ franc]]
 
* [[France ANXI-A 1/2 franc|An XI-A ½ franc]]
 
* [[France ANXI-A franc|An XI-A franc]]
 
* [[France ANXI-A franc|An XI-A franc]]
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* [[France ANXI-D franc|An XI-D franc]]
 
* [[France ANXI-G franc|An XI-G franc]]
 
* [[France ANXI-G franc|An XI-G franc]]
 
* [[France ANXI-L franc|An XI-L franc]]
 
* [[France ANXI-L franc|An XI-L franc]]
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* [[France ANXI-MA franc|An XI-MA franc]]
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* [[France ANXI-Q franc|An XI-Q franc]]
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* [[France ANXI-W franc|An XI-W franc]]
 
* [[France ANXI 5 francs KM-M9a|AN XI 5 francs, visit of Napoleon to the mint]]
 
* [[France ANXI 5 francs KM-M9a|AN XI 5 francs, visit of Napoleon to the mint]]
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* [[France ANXI-A 5 francs|An XI-A 5 francs, Napoleon]]
 
 
* [[France L'AN 11-A 5 francs|An 11-A 5 francs "Hercules"]]
 
* [[France L'AN 11-A 5 francs|An 11-A 5 francs "Hercules"]]
 
* [[France L'AN 11-K 5 francs|An 11-K 5 francs "Hercules"]]
 
* [[France L'AN 11-K 5 francs|An 11-K 5 francs "Hercules"]]
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* [[France ANXI-L 5 francs|An XI-L 5 francs]]
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* [[France L'AN 11-L 5 francs|L'AN 11-L 5 francs]]
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* [[France ANXI-MA 5 francs|An XI-MA 5 francs, Napoleon]]
 
 
* [[France L'AN 11-MA 5 francs|An 11-MA 5 francs "Hercules"]]
 
* [[France L'AN 11-MA 5 francs|An 11-MA 5 francs "Hercules"]]
 
* [[France L'AN 11-Q 5 francs|An 11-Q 5 francs "Hercules"]]
 
* [[France L'AN 11-Q 5 francs|An 11-Q 5 francs "Hercules"]]
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* [[France ANXI-A 40 francs|AN XI-A (1802-03) 40 francs]]
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* [[France ANXI-A 5 francs|An XI-A 5 francs]]
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* [[France ANXI-D 5 francs|An XI-D 5 francs]]
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* [[France ANXI-L 5 francs|An XI-L 5 francs]]
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* [[France ANXI-MA 5 francs|An XI-MA 5 francs]]
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* [[France ANXI-T 5 francs|An XI-T 5 francs]]
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* [[France ANXI-A 40 francs|AN XI-A 40 francs]]
 
* [[France AN12-A 20 francs Fr-480|An 12-A 20 francs, Premier Consul]]
 
* [[France AN12-A 20 francs Fr-480|An 12-A 20 francs, Premier Consul]]
 
* [[France AN12-A 20 francs Fr-487|An 12-A 20 francs Empereur]]
 
* [[France AN12-A 20 francs Fr-487|An 12-A 20 francs Empereur]]

Latest revision as of 10:47, 10 October 2025

Sincona sale 38, lot 1313
from the Stack's Bowers 2024 ANA sale, lot 43327
SB824-43327r.jpg

This specimen was lot 1313 in Sincona sale 38 (Zürich, May 2017), where it sold for 625 CHF (about US$750 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,

"Consulat, 1799-1804 20 Francs AN XI (1802-03) A. Paris . Vorzüglich. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung. (French Consulate, 1799-1804, twenty francs of the year XI, Paris mint. Extremely fine, Better than average.)"

This type was struck AN XI-12 only at Paris. The twenty francs of Napoleon are divided into seven types, of which this is the first. It was demonetized in 2005 but ceased to circulate during World War One. A complete set of this type comprises two dates, AN XI-A and AN 12-A. The entire production run totaled about 1,046,000 pieces. The second specimen was lot 43327 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $198,000. The catalog description[3] noted,

"Possibly Unique Specimen 20 Francs with Ornamental Edge, FRANCE. Consulate. Gold 20 Francs Essai (Pattern), Year XI-A (1802/3). Paris Mint. Napoléon as First Consul. PCGS SPECIMEN-65+ Cameo. Ornamented (diamonds and hourglasses) edge. By P.-J. Tiolier. A stunning RARITY from Year XI, this issue features Tiolier's classic rendition of the soon-to-be-emperor, with sculpted hair and an engaging countenance. Seemingly unlisted in the standard references, this specimen issue of expert quality and manufacture parallels the regular business strike, but clearly deviates with respect to its exceptional flair as well as its different edge. Possessing an edge type which Margolis writes as "...ornamented with (for want of a more precise description), alternating diamonds and hour glasses," it stands apart from the rest of the issue, and may well be a UNIQUE item. Similarly, a Year 12 example that sold in April 2023 (for the hammer of €140,000) also displays a refined quality for both surface and strike. These such patterns may well indicate lofty status as presentation pieces upon the outset of the actual production run--possibly making these as gifts intended for Napoléon himself. Margolis offers further background upon this tantalizing example, writing that it is "...almost certainly also ex Farouk collection, from lot 511, where described as "proof twenty francs, AN XI-A, edge of chain type". Reappeared in Glendining's February 25, 1977 auction sale, lot 25, which was catalogued by Baldwin's and inadequately described as "Proof-like mint state", with no mention of the edge. Bought in by Baldwin's at £1,600 (because, according to Peter Mitchell, it had cost the owner considerably more). Subsequently purchased from Baldwin's in February 1978." From the Richard Margolis Collection (acquired from A. H. Baldwin in London on 3 February 1978)."

Recorded Mintage: 58,262, a scarce date[1].

Specification: 21 mm diameter, 6.45 grams, 0.900 fine gold, edge lettered DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE. Designed by Pierre Joseph Tiolier (1763-1819). This specimen is 6.47 g.

Catalog reference: Gadoury 1020. Schl. 4. Fr-480, F.510/1, KM 651, Fr-480.

Source:

  • [1]Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies. Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2012.
  • [2]Jürg Richter, Auction 38, Gold Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 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.
  • 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.
  • [3]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

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