5 Francs - Louis Philippe I (Domard type, 3rd retouch, relief edge) 1844-1848 front 5 Francs - Louis Philippe I (Domard type, 3rd retouch, relief edge) 1844-1848 back
5 Francs - Louis Philippe I (Domard type, 3rd retouch, relief edge) 1844-1848 photo
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5 Francs - Louis Philippe I Domard type, 3rd retouch, relief edge

 
Silver (.900) 25 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1844-1848
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
25 June 1928
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#196469
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

In two lines, above 1848, all in a crown tied with a ribbon at its base, formed on the left of a laurel branch, on the right of an olive branch; below the node the different from General Engraver framed by the different from Director on the left and the workshop letter A on the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS
1848
A

Engraver: Joseph-François Domard

Edge

Embossed lettering

Lettering: ***DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE

Translation: God Protects France

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Francs - Louis Philippe I (Domard type, 3rd retouch, relief edge) 1844-1848 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis Philippe I, who was the King of the French from 1830 to 1848. This was a period of significant political and social upheaval, as the French people were seeking greater democracy and freedom. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Louis Philippe I, was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Domard, and it is considered to be one of the most iconic coin designs of the time. Despite the turmoil of the era, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of French history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1844 A 1970463 - - - - - -
1844 B 306142 - - - - - -
1844 BB 1896113 - - - - - -
1844 K 393582 - - - - - -
1844 W 8824673 - - - - - -
1845 A 3095362 - - - - - -
1845 BB 2032521 - - - - - -
1845 K 537439 - - - - - -
1845 W 11128840 - - - - - -
1846 A 5535528 - - - - - -
1846 BB 810013 - - - - - -
1846 K 481727 - - - - - -
1846 W 1490249 - - - - - -
1847 A 12617926 - - - - - -
1847 BB 1613128 - - - - - -
1847 K 166842 - - - - - -
1848 A 3048692 - - - - - -
1848 BB 898220 - - - - - -
1848 K 165615 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Louis Philippe I (Domard type, 3rd retouch, relief edge) 1844-1848 coin.