© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs Union et Force, UNION untight, with outer acorn only, small leaf
7 (1798) year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7 (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#156964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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.
Script: Latin
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 in 1798, and features the motto "Union et Force" (Union and Strength) on its reverse side, which was a popular slogan during that time.
