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5 Francs Trial Strike
10 (1801) year| Gold | 42.26 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 10 (1801) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 42.26 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three figures standing
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION ET FORCE . ⋆
· Dupré ·
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Comment
Produced during the early years of Napoleon Bonaparte's First Consulate while the aspirant future emperor was still seeking to maintain the facade of the Republic so sought under the ideals of the French Revolution.Sold by Heritage Auctions, Auction #3066 , 17 August 2018, lot #30194. 132,000.00 USD including buyer's premium, in MS62 NGC slab.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (Trial Strike) 10 (1801) from France made of Gold weighing 42.26g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It was minted in 1801 as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was instead used to test the dies and striking process. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly valuable to collectors. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and has a unique design featuring a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, the first Emperor of France, adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
