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5 Francs - Napoleon III
| Gold (.900) | 1.6129 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1869 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 1.6129 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
The value above the date in a wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
5
FRANCS
1864
A
Translation:
French Empire
5
Francs
1864
A
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs - Napoleon III 1862-1869 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1862, just a few years after the establishment of the Second French Empire under Napoleon III, and it remained in circulation until 1869, when the empire was overthrown and the Third Republic was established. During this time, France was undergoing rapid industrialization and modernization, and the coin reflects this period of transformation and growth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 A | 1177494 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 BB | 882075 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 A | 1513729 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 BB | 1103564 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 A | 2239561 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 BB | 999564 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 A | 824020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 BB | 866578 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 A | 1948610 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 BB | 1348496 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 A | 1024417 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 BB | 1508175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 A | 1864491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 BB | 723254 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 BB | 288000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Napoleon III 1862-1869 coin.
