France, Napoleon III, 5 Francs, 1859 A, Paris, Gold, AU.
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| Management number | 18262425 | Release Date | 2025/10/08 | List Price | $234.00 | Model Number | 18262425 | ||
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Features
Issuer France
Emperor Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1855-1860
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 1.6129 g
Diameter 16.7 mm
Thickness 0.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 25 June 1928
Number N#7167Help
References Franc 2014# 501, Gad 1789# 1001, KM# 787
Obverse
The bust of Napoleon III facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Reverse
The value above the date in a wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
5
FRANCS
1859
A
Mints
A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Marks
Anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878)
Indicating hand Charles-Louis Dierickx, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1845-1860)
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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