5 Francs 1849-1875(6piece)Silver ,Hercoules group

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

5 Francs - obverse
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Mints
A Paris, France (864-date)
Mintmark of Paris
A Paris, France (864-date)
Mintmark of Paris
K Bordeaux, France
Marks
anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Paris Mint (1855-1878)
fasces Jean Lagrange, General coin engraver, Paris Mint (1880-1896)