France. 5 Francs 1848/1876 Hercule (9 munten)
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Lot of nine French 5-franc Hercules silver coins dated 1848–1876, struck in Paris in .900 silver.
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France – 9 × 5 francs Hercule 1848–1876 – Paris – Silver .900
Lot of nine French silver 5-franc coins of the classic Hercules type designed by Augustin Dupré. The collection includes one coin from the Second Republic and eight coins from the Third Republic.
All specimens bear mint mark A, for Paris.
Composition:
* 1848 A: 1 specimen
* 1873 A: 2 specimens
* 1874 A: 2 specimens
* 1875 A: 3 specimens
* 1876 A: 1 specimen
The design shows Hercules between the allegorical figures Liberty and Equality, surrounded by the motto ‘LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ’. The other side shows the denomination and the year within a wreath, with the inscription ‘RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE’.
Specifications per coin:
* Nominal value: 5 francs
* Silver content: 900/1000
* Catalogue weight: 25 grams
* Diameter: 37 mm
The total catalogue weight amounts to 225 grams, corresponding to 202.5 grams of fine silver before wear.
The coins have varying circulation quality, with differences in wear and toning. See the photos for the individual condition and details.
You will receive the nine coins shown.
France – 9 × 5 francs Hercule 1848–1876 – Paris – Silver .900
Lot of nine French silver 5-franc coins of the classic Hercules type designed by Augustin Dupré. The collection includes one coin from the Second Republic and eight coins from the Third Republic.
All specimens bear mint mark A, for Paris.
Composition:
* 1848 A: 1 specimen
* 1873 A: 2 specimens
* 1874 A: 2 specimens
* 1875 A: 3 specimens
* 1876 A: 1 specimen
The design shows Hercules between the allegorical figures Liberty and Equality, surrounded by the motto ‘LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ’. The other side shows the denomination and the year within a wreath, with the inscription ‘RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE’.
Specifications per coin:
* Nominal value: 5 francs
* Silver content: 900/1000
* Catalogue weight: 25 grams
* Diameter: 37 mm
The total catalogue weight amounts to 225 grams, corresponding to 202.5 grams of fine silver before wear.
The coins have varying circulation quality, with differences in wear and toning. See the photos for the individual condition and details.
You will receive the nine coins shown.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
1848/1876 Hercule (9 munten)
Denomination
5 Francs
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
9
Theme
History
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