© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs - Napoleon I nude head, transitional type
1807 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1807 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#76790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Face value inside a laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.
5
FRANCS.
1807.
Translation:
FRENCH REPUBLIC
5
FRANCS
1807.
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Engraved legend
Lettering: * DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Translation: * GOD SAVE FRANCE
Comment
Transitional type: the obverse legends reads "NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.", however the reverse legend reads, "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE." and Napoleon's head is bare, unlike later types.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare transitional design, with Napoleon I depicted with a nude head, which was only used for a short period of time in 1807 before being replaced by a coin with a more traditional portrait of the emperor. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 A | 49417 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Napoleon I (nude head, transitional type) 1807 coin.
