5 Francs Essai of Barre in Silver

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IssuerFrance
Year1848
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight23 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Jacques-Jean Barre
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gad 1789#685 , Maz#1266 , KM#Pn48
Obverse descriptionRadiant head on the left with a crown of children.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE BARRE F.
Reverse descriptionThe `4` in the date is reversed.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5. F A 1848 ÉGALITÉ * FRATERNITÉ * LIBERTÉ *
EdgeScript: Latin
MintA
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1848 A - -
Catalog ID6342378960
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