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5 Franchi - Felix and Elisa
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Lucca and Piombino (Lucca, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Felice Baciocchi (1805-1814) |
| Princess | Elisa Bonaparte (1805-1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1805-1808 |
| Value | 5 Franchi |
| Currency | Franc (1805-1808) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPATO DI LUCCA E PIOMBINO
5
FRANCHI
1805
Engraver: Giovanni Antonio Santarelli
Edge
Smooth with raised foliage.
Comment
There are 4 different types of this coin, with variations in the portraits.
Napoleonic coins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Franchi coin from the Principality of Lucca and Piombino is that it features a unique double portrait of Felix and Elisa, the ruling couple of the principality, on its obverse side. This double portrait was a deliberate design choice, as it was meant to symbolize the unity and partnership between the two rulers. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time, which often featured a single ruler or a generic image.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 | 83309 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 | 81610 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1808 | 174960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Franchi - Felix and Elisa 1805-1808 coin.