5 Francs


Silver (.900)	25 g	37 mm

Description

Issuer	Republic of Piedmont (Italian States)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	9-10 (1800-1801)
Calendar	French republican
Value	5 Francs
Currency	Franc (1800-1814)
Composition	Silver (.900)
Weight	25 g
Diameter	37 mm
Thickness	2.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#18075
Rarity index	44%

Reverse

In the center: face value, year and different in a vegetable crown, formed of a palm and an olive branch.
Currencies in periphery.
The word "ERIDANIA" that appears on the gold and silver coins means "region bathed by the river Po" (from the Latin ERIDANUS).
The heart indicates the workshop of Turin. Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ *
5.
FRANCS
L’AN 9•
♥
ERIDANIA

Edge

Decorated with a flower pattern Automatically translated

Comment

Minted following the decree of March 13, 1801, it was the very 1st coin to be minted using the French decimal system on Italian soil!
The Subalpine Republic was proclaimed on June 16, 1800, and lasted until Piedmont was annexed to France on September 11, 1802.
So-called "Napoleonide" coinage Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Italy. The Republic of Piedmont was established in 1798 and lasted until 1802, during which time it was a hotbed of revolutionary activity and political upheaval. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the Republic of Piedmont remained consistent and of high quality, with the 5 Francs 9-10 coin being a prime example.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
9 (1800)	19000	-	-	-	-	-	-
10 (1801)	33000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs 9-10 (1800-1801) coin.

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