France Essai de 5 francs en argent, 1874

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Information

Country France France
Currency Franc (1795 – 1959)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination Essai de 5 francs en argent
Year 1874
Ruler Napoleon IV (pretender) (1873–1879)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 26
Diameter (mm) 37.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Essai de 5 francs en argent from France. Issued in 1874. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37.5 mm and weighs 26 g.

Obverse
Naked head of Napoleon IV on the left; below, signed C. de F.
Reverse
Shield decorated with an eagle on a thunderbolt, surrounded by the collar of the Legion of Honor, placed on a mantle broaching a scepter and a hand of justice.
Edge
Reeded or Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1874  — E44.1, plain edge
1874  — E44.2, reeded edge 75%

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