5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I (type Galle) 1830 front 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I (type Galle) 1830 back
5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I (type Galle) 1830 photo
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5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I type Galle

1830 year
Silver (.900) 25 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1830
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
25 June 1928
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#169715
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS.
1830.
A

Engraver: André Galle

Edge

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Lettering: *** DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE

Comment

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I (type Galle) 1830 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued in 1830, just a few years after the French Revolution of 1815, which had overthrown the monarchy and established a new government. The coin features an image of Louis-Philippe I, who was the King of the French from 1830 until 1848, when he was forced to abdicate and flee to exile. Despite the political upheaval of the time, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830 A 44515 - - - - - -

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