© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs Union et Force, UNION tight, with inner acorn above, outer acorn, small leaf
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-7 (1797-1798) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#156966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked with lion skin, in front, uniting the Liberty standing left, holding a pique surmonted by phrygian cap and the Equality, standing right, holding the plane.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION ET FORCE
· Dupré ·
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Hollow edge with inscriptions.
The edge wasn't made with collar.
Lettering: GARANTIE NATIONALE
Comment
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Credits : CGB (le Franc de poche)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the French Revolution, specifically between 1797 and 1798. The coin's design, featuring the motto "Union et Force" (Union and Strength) and the acorn symbols, was meant to represent the ideals of the Revolution and the unity of the French people. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 25 grams, making it a substantial coin.
