5 Francs Pattern of Farochon, 2nd competition

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IssuerFrance
Year1848
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionTin
Weight17.43 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jean-Baptiste Eugène Farochon
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gad#696, Maz#1280B
Obverse descriptionRadiant bust of the Republic in front; on each side, swallow, joined hands and level, signature E. FAROCHON under the bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E. Farochon
Reverse descriptionInscribed within a crown formed by an oak branch and an olive branch.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 5 FRANCS 1848
Edge
Mint
Mintage1848  - -
Catalog ID8562184250
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