© PCGS
© PCGS
5 francs essai au module de 5 francs , François 1er d'Autriche
1814 year| Silver | 25.11 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.11 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
FRANÇOIS I. EMP. OF AUSTRIA
ANGEL
OF
PEACE
-
PARIS
Signed Tiolier at the exergue in cursive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRANÇOIS I. EMP. D'AUTRICHE.
ANGE
DE
PAIX.
-
PARIS.
Tiolier
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Inscribed in hollow * GOD PROTECT FRANCE
Comment
These are special essays (probably tributes) dedicated to various great personalities.In my opinion, these coins were rather important, the general engraver himself having been delegated to produce them.
The degree of rarity R1 seen on CGB is not at all representative of the rarity of this specific assay, which would lean more towards R2.
Just as there is a 5-franc gold assay for Alexander I, there are probably others for the other rulers represented by these coins, i.e. Francis I of Austria, Frederick William of Prussia and Alexander I of Russia.
In addition, there are reffrape coins dating from after 1814, which can be identified by the horn of plenty hallmark with SILVER debossed on the edge.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 francs (essai au module de 5 francs, François 1er d'Autriche) 1814 from France made of Silver weighing 25.11g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Pierre Montagny. Montagny was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins and medals, including this particular coin. The coin's design features an image of François 1er d'Autriche, also known as Francis I of Austria, on one side, and a depiction of the French Republic's coat of arms on the other. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and numismatists.
