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5 Francs - Napoleon III
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1870 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms divide denomination, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
5 F.
1868
Translation: French Empire
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Smooth and inscripted
Lettering: DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA★ FRANCE ★★★★★
Translation: GOD ★ PROTECTS ★ THE ★ FRANCE★★★★★
Comment
Different workshop for 1869 BB