5 Francs - Napoleon III (1855 - 1860)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 787 |
| Weight (g) | 1.63 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.7 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 241.9 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre
Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
Reverse
Engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
5
FRANCS
1859
A
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
5
FRANCS
1859
A
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | Unknown | ||
| 1855 A | Unknown | ||
| 1856 A | 2,960,085 | Rare | |
| 1857 A | 3,479,167 | Rare | |
| 1858 A | 2,982,985 | Unknown | |
| 1858 BB | Rare | ||
| 1859 A | 5,659,773 | Unknown | |
| 1859 BB | 2,279,487 | Rare | |
| 1860 A | Unknown | ||
| 1860 BB | 2,021,675 | Rare |