© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs pattern of Tournier
1848 year| Tin | 17.60 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1848-1852) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 17.60 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The face value and the year in a crown formed by an oak branch and an olive branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANCS
1848
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (pattern of Tournier) 1848 from France made of Tin weighing 17.60g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre. Barre was a prominent artist of his time and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. This particular coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the French Republic, surrounded by symbols of liberty and equality. The coin's design was meant to promote the values of the French Revolution and to commemorate the establishment of the Second Republic in 1848.
