5 Francs Pattern of Farochon, 1st competition

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1848
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionTin
Weight17.27 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jean-Baptiste Eugène Farochon
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gad#695, Maz#1279A
Obverse descriptionBust of the Republic on the left between a swallow, a level and clasped hands; signed E. FAROCHON below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E. Farochon
Reverse descriptionThree-line legend within a wreath formed by an oak branch and an olive branch.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 5 FRANCS 1848
EdgePlain.
Mint
Mintage1848  - -
Catalog ID2133486700
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