5 Francs Hercule, 3rd republic
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1889 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#1187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Hercules group, exergue below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
Dupré
Translation:
Liberty Equality Fraternity
Dupré
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Inscription in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★ DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE
Translation: God Protects France
