5 Francs

Features

Issuer France
Period Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1870-1889
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 25 June 1928
Number
N#
1187
References F# 334,
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc (10th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
Gad# 744,
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.
KM# 820
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Denomination and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
5
FRANCS
1873
A

Translation:
Republic of France
5
Francs
1873
A

Engraver: Augustin Dupré

Reverse

Hercules group, exergue below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
Dupré

Translation:
Liberty Equality Fraternity
Dupré

Engraver: Augustin Dupré

Edge

Inscription in relief

Script: Latin

Lettering: ★ DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE

Translation: God Protects France

5 Francs -  obverse

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Mints

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
K Bordeaux, France (?-1880)

Marks

Anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878)
Bee Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1860-1879)
Trident Zéphyrin Camélinat, Director of Coins and Medals, Monnaie de Paris (1871)
Trefoil cross Henri Delbecque, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1860-1870), Bordeaux (1870-1878)
Fasces Jean Lagrange, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1896)
Cornucopia Jean-Louis Ruau, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1891)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1870 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 335 609 $ 27 $ 60 2.0% KM# 820.1
1871 A Anchor with ring Bee 237 906 $ 170 1.2% KM# 820.1, different bee
1871 A Anchor with ring Trident 0.2% KM# 820.1; different trident, spaced date "1871"
1871 A Anchor with ring Trident 0.7% KM# 820.1; different trident, tight date "1871"
1871 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 74 609 0.9% KM# 820.2
1872 A Anchor with ring Bee 56 844 $ 110 $ 120 2% KM# 820.1; large stars around the signature
1872 A Anchor with ring Bee 0.4% KM# 820.1; small stars around the signature
1872 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 20 994 0.4% KM# 820.2
1873 A Anchor with ring Bee 27 192 181 $ 15 $ 18 $ 20 $ 25 $ 33 $ 57 50% KM# 820.1
1873 A Anchor with ring Bee $ 20 $ 29 3% KM# 820.1; small stars around the signature
1873 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 3 949 717 $ 16 $ 22 $ 24 12% KM# 820.2
1874 A Anchor with ring Bee 7 883 975 $ 17 $ 18 $ 20 $ 24 $ 32 $ 210 23% KM# 820.1
1874 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 3 903 138 $ 16 $ 16 $ 22 $ 28 $ 56 $ 310 14% KM# 820.2
1875 A Anchor with ring Bee 13 338 560 $ 17 $ 17 $ 20 $ 25 $ 30 $ 98 39% KM# 820.1, normal mintmark
1875 A Anchor with ring Bee $ 22 $ 22 $ 50 7% KM# 820.1, small mintmark
1875 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 1 661 440 $ 22 $ 22 $ 23 $ 27 10% KM# 820.2
1876 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 8 800 000 $ 17 $ 17 $ 20 $ 26 $ 32 $ 240 25% KM# 820.1
1876 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross Photo 1 732 263 $ 17 $ 22 $ 29 8% KM# 820.2
1877 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 2 631 994 $ 17 $ 22 $ 31 $ 33 $ 510 11% KM# 820.1
1877 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 660 863 $ 18 $ 30 4% KM# 820.2
1878 A Anchor with ring Bee 1 154 0.4% KM# 820.1
1878 A Anchor with ring Bee 30 0.3% KM# 820.1 - prooflike
1878 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 363 130 $ 35 $ 43 3% KM# 820.2
1889 A/C Fasces Cornucopia 20 0.5% KM# 820.1 - prooflike

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1097
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1870 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 820.1 XF USD 182.58
(EUR 168.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232340
Lot 61246
Internet Archive
28 Sep 2023 1874 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross – KM# 820.2 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232211
Lot 63461
Internet Archive
10 Mar 2022 1874 K Anchor with ring Trefoil cross – KM# 820.2 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 10 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61352
Lot 22380
Internet Archive
10 Dec 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 820.1 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232341
Lot 62263
Internet Archive
5 Oct 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 820.1 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 119.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65357
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 820.1 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312
Lot 64361
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 820.1 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232311
Lot 63287
Internet Archive
9 Mar 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 820.1 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232237
Lot 63472
Internet Archive
8 Sep 2022 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 820.1 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 5 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 5 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 5 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 30198
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – KM# 820.1 UNC
(PCGS PR65+ Cameo)
USD 10 200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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