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5 Francs trials
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1848 |
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| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Ceres facing left, her hair elaborately styled with flowing curls and adorned with an olive branch bearing berries. A decorative brooch or tassel ornament is visible at the truncation of the neck. The legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE is inscribed in two arcs flanking the effigy, with REPUBLIQUE to the left and FRANÇAISE to the right. A fine beaded border encircles the entire field. |
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| Reverse lettering | LIBERTE . EGALITE . FRATERNITE . 5 FRANCS 1848 (Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood) |
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| Mintage | 1848 - (fr) Essai de Gayrard (1er projet) - 5 |
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