France. Louis Philippe I. 5 Francs 1835-A, Paris (No reserve price)

5 Francs Louis-Philippe I – 1835 A – Paris

French 5 franc silver coin, struck in 1835 under the July Monarchy, featuring the bust of King Louis-Philippe I.

Obverse: portrait of Louis-Philippe I facing to the right, wearing a crown of oak leaves. Legend « LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANÇAIS ». Engraver's signature DOMARD F. under the portrait.

Reverse: value 5 FRANCS and the year 1835, surrounded by a wreath of laurel and olive branches tied at their base.

Mint: A – Paris.

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

Circulated specimen, showing an old patina as well as signs of wear and small marks of use consistent with its age. Portrait, legends and date remain legible. Fine French coin of the 19th century from the Paris workshop.