5 Francs, France

5 Francs, France, 1959-1969 obverse image5 Francs, France, 1959-1969 reverse image
5 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1959-1969
  • Period:
    Fifth Republic (1958-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth and inscripted
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Three intermingled sprigs - wheat, acorns, olives with the denomination above and the date below

Engraver:


Louis-Oscar Roty

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


La Semeuse (the Sower) facing left

Engraver:


Louis-Oscar Roty

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth and inscripted

5 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE O. Roty

Reverse:


LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE 5 FRANCS 1960

5 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835)

Size

5 Francs sizes
  • Weight:12 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:2.3 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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