1814 French 20 Francs Gold Coin Napoleon I Laureate Head A
The 1814 20 Francs is a French gold coin, minted by the Monnaie de Paris. The weight of the coin is 6.451 grams with a fineness of 900 (21 carat gold), this means it contains 5.806 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is 21 mm. The coin has the mintmark A, indicating it was struck at the Monnaie de Paris, France. **Obverse:** The obverse of the Napoleon I 1814 20 French Francs depicts the laureate head portrait, designed by Jean-Pierre Droz. This effigy of Napoleon I shows his profile pointing to the left. The name of the sculptor, 'DROZ', is visible at the bottom of the neck. The inscription on the coin reads 'NAPOLEON EMPEREUR'. **Reverse:** The reverse of the 1814 Gold 20 Francs shows the face value '20 FRANCS' with the text 'EMPIRE FRANÇAIS' and laurel branches. The year of issue 1814 and the mint mark are visible at the bottom of the coin.