France 5 francs, 1870

Facing left, 'LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE'

Information

NumberKM# 819
CountryFrance
PeriodThird Republic (1870 - 1941)
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 francs
Melt value25 XAGg x 0.900 = 36 USD
Year1870
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, 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, France

Wreath 

Legend
5 FRANCS
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

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

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Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
France, ParisA1.185.000--


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