Nearly 200 years old these historic coins are known as the Laureate head type 20 franc. Each is in nice Extremely Fine or better condition. Specifications: Weight 0.1867 ounces. Fineness: .900 fine. Diameter: 21 millimeters. Edge: Lettered. Napoleon Bonaparte was considered an outsider even through the eyes of his own followers, yet he led France to it’s greatest period of historic influence. He stands in company of Alexander the Great as two of the most feared military commanders of all time. As a leader Napoleon Bonaparte brought France to unprecedented heights of glory, only to see it all unravel do to his arrogance and hunger for even more power. The French Napoleon 20 Franc commemorates all of Napoleon Bonaparte’s efforts as a world leader. This beautiful gold coin from the early nineteenth century glorifies the monumental legacy of a man who continues to influence the world to this day.