5 Francs - Napoleon III small head, France

5 Francs - Napoleon III small head, France, 1855-1860 obverse image5 Francs - Napoleon III small head, France, 1855-1860 reverse image
5 Francs - Napoleon III small head coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1855-1860
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Strasbourg, France (?-1870)
5 Francs - Napoleon III small head Reference Price

Reference Price

$6.99-$375.00

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

5 Francs - Napoleon III small head Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The value above the date in a wreath

Engraver:

Jacques-Jean Barre

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The bust of Napoleon III facing right

Engraver:

Jacques-Jean Barre

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Francs - Napoleon III small head Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

Reverse:

EMPIRE FRANÇAIS 5 FRANCS 1859 A

5 Francs - Napoleon III small head Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

5 Francs - Napoleon III small head sizes
  • Weight:1.6129 g
  • Diameter:16.7 mm
  • Thickness:0.5 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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