Silver coin 5 Francs Napoleon III Tête Nue
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Pièce en Argent de 5 Francs Napoléon III Tête Nue. Cette pièce de 5 Francs en argent, surnommée « Écu », a été émise suite au décret du 2 décembre 1852, marquant le début du Second Empire sous le règne de Napoléon III, également connu sous son nom complet, Charles-Louis Napoléon Bonaparte.
The 5 Francs Napoleon coin weighs 25 grams with a titer of 900‰ pure silver.
Some rare versions of this piece are particularly sought-after:
- 1853A / 1854A: burnished blank, smooth edge, quoted at around €4,000 in top quality (SUP).
- 1854A: Gold proof, smooth edge, estimated at €30,000 in top quality (SUP).
- 1855A : « main-chien », cotée à 7 000 € en qualité supérieure (SUP).
Napoleon III was the first President of the French Republic to be elected by universal male suffrage on December 10, 1848, marking a turning point in the country's history. Following his coup d'état on December 2, 1851, he put an end to the Second Republic and restored the Empire to his advantage in 1852, becoming the last French monarch under the title of Emperor of the French.
He took advantage of the unstable political climate in the wake of the 1848 Revolution to win election as a representative of the people, and then as President. His rise to power and his role in the transition from the Republic to the Empire marked a decisive chapter in French history.
Silver coin 5 Francs Napoleon III Tête Nue
Description of the Silver Coin 5 Francs Napoléon III Tête Nue
Obverse (Antwerp)
- Portrait - Effigy of Napoleon III in profile, bareheaded, facing left.
- Légende : Inscription « NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR » entourant le buste.
- Graveur : Signature du graveur « BARRE » visible sous le cou, en hommage au célèbre médailleur Jean-Jacques Barre.
Revers
- Motif central : Couronne de laurier entourant la valeur faciale « 5 FRANCS » au centre.
- Légende extérieure : Inscription « EMPIRE FRANÇAIS » encerclant le motif.
- Date: Year of issue below the face value.
- Atelier : Lettre indiquant l’atelier de frappe (ex. « A » pour Paris ou « BB » pour Strasbourg).
- Tranche : Présente une inscription en relief : « DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE », typique des pièces de cette époque.
Technical specifications
- Material: Silver (900‰ titre).
- Weight: 25 grams.
- Diameter: 37 mm.
This emblematic Second Empire coin embodies the prestige of Napoleon III and the symbolic power of his reign. It remains prized by collectors for its artistic finesse and history.
| Metal: Silver | Desc. pile: Effigy of Napoleon III in profile, bareheaded, facing left |
| Title: 900 ‰ | Desc. face : Couronne de laurier entourant la valeur faciale « 5 FRANCS » au centre |
| Strikes: 1853 to 1859 | Circulation: 14,150,830 |
| Political authority : Second Empire | Special feature: n/a |
| Weight: 25 g | Workshops: Paris and Strasbourg |
| Diameter: 37 mm | Engraver: Charles Bouvet |
| Country: France | Certificate of authenticity: Yes |
Silver coin 5 Francs Napoleon III Tête Nue
| Year | Comments | Workshop | Number | B | TB | TTB | SUP | FDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854A | Hand-dog | Paris | 10 615 | 280 | 550 | 900 | 1 700 | 4 500 |
| 1855A | Hand-dog | Paris | 4 075 121* | 1 500 | 3 200 | 5 000 | 8 000 | - |
| 1855A | Anchor hand | Paris | 4 075 121* | 30 | 55 | 180 | 700 | 2 500 |
| 1855BB | - | Strasbourg | 786 052 | 45 | 70 | 220 | 1 000 | - |
| 1855D | - | Lyon | 490 895 | 60 | 120 | 400 | 1 400 | - |
| 1856A | - | Paris | 4 682 964* | 25 | 55 | 150 | 700 | 2 500 |
| 1856A | Small A | Paris | 4 682 964* | 60 | 150 | 350 | - | - |
| 1856BB | - | Strasbourg | 2 223 387 | 30 | 55 | 180 | 800 | - |
| 1856D | - | Lyon | 1 758 235 | 40 | 90 | 220 | 900 | - |
| 1857A | - | Paris | 93 406 | 300 | 600 | 1 200 | 2 200 | - |
| 1858A | - | Paris | 26 790 | 550 | 900 | 1 700 | 3 000 | 7 500 |
| 1859A | - | Paris | 3 365 | 700 | 1 200 | 2 100 | 3 600 | 9 000 |
State of preservation of silver coins in detail
B* = BEAUTIFUL. Lots of wear but all inscriptions must be legible.
TB** = VERY BEAUTIFUL. Normal wear, all relief and inscriptions must be clear. The coin should not have any dings on the edge or scratches on the blank.
TTB*** = VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL. Little wear, the relief of the piece should be complete and clear. Clean and flawless.
SUP**** = SUPERB. Near mint condition but with slight traces of circulation. It should still have its original shine. Older pieces may have some oxidation, patina or discoloration.
FDC***** = CORNER FLEU. Perfect condition, showing no signs of circulation. The coin has retained its original shine.
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