France 5 francs, 1848 - 1849

Hercules group

Information

NumberKM# 756
CountryFrance
PeriodSecond Republic (1848 - 1851)
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 francs
Melt value25 XAGg x 0.900 = 36 USD
Year1848 - 1849
SubjectHercules group
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.900
Weight (g)25
Diameter (mm)37
Thickness (mm)2.5

Obverse:

5 francs 1848 - 1849, France (Hercules group)

Myth 

Description
Hercules (in Roman mythology, son of Jupiter and Alcmena)

Legend
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

Creators: Augustin Dupré (Dupré)

Reverse

5 francs 1848 - 1849, France (Hercules group)

Wreath 

Legend
5 FRANCS
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Creators: Augustin Dupré (Dupré)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1849A29.338.000+--$ 42
1849BB2.594.000--
1849K471.000--
1848A16.648.000++
1848BB2.300.000--
1848D136.000---
1848K428.000--


Collection

1849A$ 42  
1849BB$ *****  
1849K$ *****  
1848A$ *****  
1848BB$ *****  
1848D  
1848K$ *****  
Offers
-user1849 A$ 29