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5 Franken - Jérôme Bonaparte
1809 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Jérôme Bonaparte (1807-1813) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | 5 Franken |
| Currency | Frank (1807-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KOENIG VON WESTPHALEN FR.PR.
5
FRANK.
1809. J
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Lettering: + GOTT · ERHALTE · DEN · KOENIG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Franken coin from the Kingdom of Westphalia is that it was minted during the brief reign of Jérôme Bonaparte, who was the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte and ruled the kingdom from 1807 to 1813. Despite his short tenure, Jérôme's rule had a significant impact on the kingdom's economy and coinage, as he introduced a number of reforms and changes to the currency. This coin, featuring Jérôme's image on one side and the Westphalian eagle on the other, is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
