France 5 francs, 1852

Information

NumberKM# 773
CountryFrance
PeriodEmperor Napoleon III (1852 - 1870)
RulerNapoleon III
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 francs
Melt value25 XAGg x 0.900 = 36 USD
Year1852
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE ***'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.900
Weight (g)25
Diameter (mm)37
Thickness (mm)2.35

Obverse:

5 francs 1852, France

Royal family 

Description
Napoleon III (Emperor of the French)

Legend
BARRE
LOUIS-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

Creators: Jean-Jacques Barre (BARRE)

Reverse

5 francs 1852, France

Wreath 

Legend
1852
5 FRANCS
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Creators: Jean-Jacques Barre (BARRE)

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Varieties

MarkDescriptionRarityValue, USD
A_BMintmark "A" - Paris, engraver's signature Barre-$ *****
A_J.J.Mintmark "A" - Paris, engraver's signature J.J. Barre-$ *****
BBMintmark "BB" - Strasbourg--

Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
France, ParisA16.096.228--
France, ParisA3.769--
France, StrasbourgBB41.000--


Collection

 1852A_B$ *****  
 1852A_J.J.$ *****  
 1852BB  
Offers
-user1852 A_J.J.$ 77-user1852 A_B$ 99