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5 Francs - Ceres Without Motto

 
Silver (.900) 25 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1870-1871
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
25 June 1928
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1185
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

The face value surrounded with a vegetable crown

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS
1870

Engraver: Joseph-François Domard

Edge

Inscription in relief "DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE"

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA FRANCE ★★★★★

Translation: GOD ★ PROTECTS ★ FRANCE ★★★★★

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Francs - Ceres (Without Motto) 1870-1871 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant change in the country's monetary system. The coin was introduced in 1870, just a year after the establishment of the Latin Monetary Union, which aimed to create a standardized currency system across several European countries. The 5 Francs coin was part of this effort, and its design and composition were standardized across all member countries. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the efforts of France and other nations to create a more unified monetary system.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1870 A - - - - - -
1870 K 394701 - - - - - -
1871 K 604313 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Ceres (Without Motto) 1870-1871 coin.