5 Francs 1873A, Zilver.. in de vorm van een medaillon..

Features
Issuer France
Period Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1870-1889
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 17 February 2005
Number N# 1187
References F# 334, Gad# 744, KM# 820
Obverse
Denomination and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
5
FRANCS
1873
A

Translation:
Republic of France
5
Francs
1873
A

Engraver: Augustin Dupré Read more on Wikipedia

Reverse
Hercules group, exergue below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
Dupré

Translation:
Liberty Equality Fraternity
Dupré

Engraver: Augustin Dupré Read more on Wikipedia

Edge
Inscription in relief

Lettering: ★ DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE

Translation: God Protects France