France. Louis Philippe I. 5 Francs 1844-W, Lille (No reserve price)

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French 5 francs silver coin from 1844 of Louis-Philippe I, minted at Lille (workshop W), 900‰ silver, about 25 g in weight and 37 mm in diameter, circulated with an old patina and signs of wear.

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5 Francs Louis-Philippe I – 1844 W – Lille

French silver 5 franc coin, minted in 1844 under the July Monarchy, featuring the effigy of King Louis-Philippe I.

Obverse: portrait of Louis-Philippe I turned to the right, wearing a crown of oak leaves. Legend “LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANÇAIS”. Engraver's initial DOMARD F. beneath the portrait.

Reverse: value 5 FRANCS and year 1844, surrounded by a crown of laurel and olive branches tied at their base.

Mint: Lille (W).

* Silver: 900 ‰
* Theoretical weight: 25 g
* Diameter: about 37 mm
* Engraver: Joseph-François Domard
* Era: July Monarchy – Louis-Philippe I (1830-1848)
* Mint workshop: Lille (W)

An example that has circulated, showing an antique patina as well as wear and small signs of use consistent with its age. The portrait, legends and date remain legible. A fine 19th-century French coin from the Lille mint.

5 Francs Louis-Philippe I – 1844 W – Lille

French silver 5 franc coin, minted in 1844 under the July Monarchy, featuring the effigy of King Louis-Philippe I.

Obverse: portrait of Louis-Philippe I turned to the right, wearing a crown of oak leaves. Legend “LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANÇAIS”. Engraver's initial DOMARD F. beneath the portrait.

Reverse: value 5 FRANCS and year 1844, surrounded by a crown of laurel and olive branches tied at their base.

Mint: Lille (W).

* Silver: 900 ‰
* Theoretical weight: 25 g
* Diameter: about 37 mm
* Engraver: Joseph-François Domard
* Era: July Monarchy – Louis-Philippe I (1830-1848)
* Mint workshop: Lille (W)

An example that has circulated, showing an antique patina as well as wear and small signs of use consistent with its age. The portrait, legends and date remain legible. A fine 19th-century French coin from the Lille mint.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
1844-W, Lille
Ruler
Louis Philippe I
Denomination
5 Francs
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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