France 5 francs, 1870 - 1878

Hercules

Information

NumberKM# 820
CountryFrance
PeriodThird Republic (1870 - 1941)
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 francs
Melt value25 XAGg x 0.900 = 38 USD
Year1870 - 1878
SubjectHercules
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.900
Weight (g)25
Diameter (mm)37
Thickness (mm)2.65

Obverse:

5 francs 1870 - 1878, France (Hercules)

Myth 

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

Legend
ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
LIBERTÉ

Creators: Augustin Dupré (Dupré)

Reverse

5 francs 1870 - 1878, France (Hercules)

Wreath 

Legend
5 FRANCS
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Creators: Augustin Dupré (Dupré)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1878A1.154-30
RRR
$ 919
1878K263.000--
1877A2.632.000--
1877K661.000--
1876A8.800.000--
1876K1.732.000--
1875A13.339.000--
1875K1.661.000--
1874A7.999.000--
1874K4.000.000--
1873A27.077.000--
1873K3.853.000--
1872A57.000--
1872K21.000---
1871A238.000--
1871K75.000--
1870A261.000--


Collection

1878A$ 919  
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