France 5 Francs 1849-A, Paris Mint – Hercules type, Second Republic (KM# 756.1). Design by Augustin Dupré.


Specs: .900 silver, 37 mm. Weighs 24.83 g on my scale (standard 25.00 g; normal circulation wear). Contains approx. 0.718 oz pure silver. Edge lettered DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE.


Condition: Honest circulated coin, about VF with wear on Hercules' chest and the wreath high points. The obverse has hairline scratches/signs of past cleaning, plus minor rim nicks. Please view all photos, as they are part of the description. Raw, ungraded coin; any grade mentioned is my opinion.


The coin you see is the coin you'll receive. Ships in a protective flip, in a padded mailer with tracking.


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