What is featured on the obverse of the coin?
French 20 Francs Napoleon I
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The obverse of the 20 franc napoleon gold coin features the profile of Napoleon Bonaparte, with the inscription “NAPOLEON EMPEREUR” encircling his laurel-crowned head. This design highlights Napoleon's historical significance and the coin's connection to the Napoleonic era.
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French 20 Francs Napoleon I
The Case: The Original Napoleon, Struck Under the Emperor Himself Every French 20 franc gold coin — the Napoleon III, the Ceres, the Angel, the Rooster — descends from this one. The 20 franc gold piece was created under Napoleon Bonaparte's monetary reform of 1803, which established the gold sta...
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