5 Francs Gold Napoleon III Grand Module

5 Francs Gold Napoleon III Grand Module

Information on the Coin 5 Francs Or Napoléon III Grand Module. Comptoirs de l'Or Abacor strives to demystify the specialized field of numismatics and make it accessible to all. That's why their numismatists have taken the time to include detailed information in the description sheets for each gold or silver coin. What's more, this approach can help you make informed choices whenbuying or sellinggold.

The 5 Francs Or Napoléon III Grand Module was modified by the decrees of July 15, 1854 and April 7, 1855. It was produced in France between 1855 and 1860 under the Second Empire. It weighs 1.612 grams, with a diameter of 1.67 millimeters. This gold coin has been minted in the Paris and Strasbourg workshops alone, more than 24 million times.

Metal: Gold	Tails: Nude head of Napoleon III on the right
Title: 900 ‰	Desc. face: 5 FRANCS above the vintage, in a wreath with two laurel branches
Minting: 1855 to 1860	Circulation: 24,182,654
Political authority: Second Empire	Special feature: n/a
Weight: 1.612 g	Workshops: Miscellaneous (see table below)
Diameter: 16.7 mm fluted edge	Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Country: France	Certificate of authenticity: Yes

Price of 5 Francs Or Napoléon III Grand Module Gold Coin

Year	Contents	Workshop	Number	B*	TB**	TTB***	SUP****	FDC*****
1855	Test	-	-	-	-	-	15.000	25.000
1855A		A / Paris	1.352	1.810	3.205	5.505	9.000	-
1856A		A / Paris	2.960.085	-	110	135	275	1.050
1857A		A / Paris	3.479.167	-	92	130	250	905
1858A		A / Paris	2.982.985	85	115	142	305	1.205
1858BB		BB / Strasbourg	31.488	425	805	1.410	2.650	-
1859A		A / Paris	5.659.773	-	100	125	245	910
1859BB		BB / Strasbourg	2.247.999	-	102	135	275	1.010
1860A	Main	A / Paris	4.798.130	-	95	130	250	910
1860A	Hand 6 of 5	A / Paris	4.798.130	110	132	210	610	-
1860A	Bee	A / Paris	4.798.130	85	130	145	305	1.210
1860BB		BB / Strasbourg	2.021.675	-	105	132	275	1.010
1860BB	6 sur 5	BB / Strasbourg	2.021.675	150	260	555	1.010	-

Detailed states of preservation of gold coins

B* = BEAUTIFUL. Lots of wear but all inscriptions must be legible.

TP** = 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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