5 Francs - Napoleon III (1861 - 1870)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 799 |
| Weight (g) | 25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 17.16 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 2005-02-17 |
Obverse
Lettering:
NAPOLEON III
EMPEREUR
A
BARRE
NAPOLEON III
EMPEREUR
A
BARRE
Reverse
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
5 F.
1870
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
5 F.
1870
Edge
Lettering:
DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE *****
Description:
Inscripted
DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE *****
Description:
Inscripted
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 A | 22,098 | Very Rare | |
| 1861 E | Unknown | ||
| 1862 A | Very Rare | ||
| 1863 A | 14,997 | Very Rare | |
| 1864 A | 32,168 | Very Rare | |
| 1865 A | 25,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1865 BB | 73,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1866 A | 37,893 | Very Rare | |
| 1867 A | 6,586,000 | Rare | |
| 1867 BB | 4,224,000 | Rare | |
| 1868 A | 6,634,000 | Rare | |
| 1868 BB | 12,090,112 | Not Common | |
| 1869 A | 2,056,000 | Rare | |
| 1869 BB | 9,597,000 | Not Common | |
| 1870 A | 6,620,000 | Rare | |
| 1870 BB | 2,055,000 | Rare |