| Issuer | France |
| Year | 8 (1799) |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 5 Décimes = 50 Centimes (0.5) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Dimensions | 24 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Lorthior |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | VG#829 , Maz#584 b , Gad 1789#392 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Minerva draped on the left, seen from three-quarters forward, wearing a Corinthian helmet, the bust is adorned with an aegis with Medusa`s head in the middle. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE |
| Reverse description | Crossed horn of plenty and caduceus, below A. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 DECIMES L`AN 8 A |
| Edge | Puff pastry |
| Mint | A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 8 (1799) - - |
| Catalog ID | 3318638020 |
| Comments |
