France 5 francs, 1854 - 1859

Information

NumberKM# 782
CountryFrance
PeriodEmperor Napoleon III (1852 - 1870)
RulerNapoleon III
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 francs
Melt value25 XAGg x 0.900 = 39 USD
Year1854 - 1859
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE *****'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.900
Weight (g)25
Diameter (mm)37
Thickness (mm)2.6

Obverse:

5 francs 1854 - 1859, France

Royal family 

Description
Napoleon III (Emperor of the French)

Legend
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

Creators: Louis-Charles Bouvet (BOUVET F)

Reverse

5 francs 1854 - 1859, France

Coat of arms 

Legend
5F
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS

Creators: Louis-Charles Bouvet (BOUVET F)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1859A3.365----
1858A27.000----
1857A93.000----
1856A4.683.000-+-
1856BB2.223.000--
1856D2.249.000--
1855A4.075.000--
1855BB786.000--
1855D+--
1854A11.000---


Collection

1859  
1858  
1857  
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1856BB$ *****  
1856D$ *****  
1855A$ *****  
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1855D$ *****  
1854  
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