France 5 francs, 1856 - 1860

Information

NumberKM# 787
CountryFrance
PeriodEmperor Napoleon III (1852 - 1870)
RulerNapoleon III
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 francs
Melt value1.63 XAUg x 0.900 = 192 USD
Year1856 - 1860
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionGold 0.900
Weight (g)1.63
Diameter (mm)16.7
Thickness (mm)0.5

Obverse:

5 francs 1856 - 1860, France

Royal family 

Description
Napoleon III (Emperor of the French)

Legend
BARRE
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

Creators: Jean-Jacques Barre (BARRE)

Reverse

5 francs 1856 - 1860, France

Wreath 

Legend
5 FRANCS
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS

Creators: Jean-Jacques Barre (BARRE)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1860A4.798.000+--$ 273
1860BB2.022.000+-
1859A5.660.000+-
1859BB2.279.000+-
1858A2.983.000+-
1858BB++--
1857A3.479.000+-
1856A2.960.000+-


Collection

1860A$ 273  
1860BB$ *****  
1859A$ *****  
1859BB$ *****  
1858A$ *****  
1858BB  
1857$ *****  
1856$ *****  
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