France 5 francs, 1870 - 1871

Information

NumberKM# 818
CountryFrance
PeriodThird Republic (1870 - 1941)
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 francs
Melt value25 XAGg x 0.900 = 37 USD
Year1870 - 1871
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.900
Weight (g)25
Diameter (mm)37
Thickness (mm)3

Obverse:

5 francs 1870 - 1871, France

Myth 

Description
Ceres (Roman goddess of agriculture)

Legend
E.A. OUDINÉ F.
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Creators: Eugène André Oudiné (E.A.Oudiné.F.)

Reverse

5 francs 1870 - 1871, France

Wreath 

Legend
5 FRANCS

Creators: Joseph-François Domard

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1871K630.000--
R
$ 86
1870A64.000--
1870K174.961--
1870K+---
1870K394.701--


Collection

1871$ 86  
1870A$ *****  
1870K_ca$ *****  
1870K_csAE  
1870K_csEA$ *****