What is napoleonic coins?

Napoleonic coins are coins that were circulated during the era of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled France from 1799 until 1815. These coins were minted in different denominations and materials, ranging from gold to bronze. They feature the face of Napoleon and a variety of designs representing the various regions of France.

Napoleon introduced a lot of reforms to the French monetary system to stabilize it. He created a new national currency, the franc, and ordered minting of coins of different denominations, including the silver five-franc coin — known as a "napoleon d'or".

The Napoleonic coins are a popular collectible to this day. They are often sought after by numismatists as they represent a crucial period in French history and have a unique and artistic design, with different coins bearing different images.

Due to the popularity of Napoleonic coins, many reproductions and fakes have been produced. It is important to fully research and verify the authenticity of a Napoleonic coin before making a purchase, especially with online sales becoming more common.