5 Francs coin from 1855BB France

Cdb: S210004

5 Francs

1855BB

Bare Bust

Large Obverse for 5 Francs 1855 coin
Obverse

Large Reverse for 5 Francs 1855 coin
Reverse

Coin Description

Obverse : Bare bust facing left; "NAPOLÉON III EMPEREUR", BB interlinked.

Reverse : 5 F on both sides of a displayed eagle on a lightning surrounded the collar of the Legion of Honor on two scepters stitching placed in saltire, based on an ornate tapestry ermine of the interior and bees on the outside, topped by a crown imperial crusaders which depart two ribbons; bee, (date) and anchor below, "EMPIRE FRANÇAIS" above.

Dimensions
Diameter ( mm ) Weight ( gr ) Thickness ( mm )
37,00 25,00 0,00
Features
Edge Metal
*****DIEU*PROTEGE*LA*FRANCE 90.0% Silver
Mint Details
Mint Mint Mark Year
Strasbourg Ceca BB mint mark 1855
Mint Director Mint Director's mark
Alfred Renouard de Bussière bee1 Mint Director Mark
Engraver General Engraver's mark
Albert-Desiré Barre anchor Engraver Mark
Mintage
Circulation Mint sets Proof
882.257 0 0
Catalogue references
Le Franc Krause
F.330/4 26.2-1855



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