5 Francs (Hercule de Dupré)
Obverse
The face value, in a crown formed by a laurel branch and an oak branch, is surrounded by the inscription: "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" followed by a star.
Lettering: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE * 5 FRANCS 1996
Reverse
Naked Hercules with leonté, standing in front, unites Liberty standing on the left, holding a pike topped by a Phrygian cap, and Equality on the right, holding the level. They are surrounded by the motto "LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY".
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ Dupré
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Fifth Republic (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes (Date: 2002-02-17)
Face Value
5 Francs (Numeric: 5)
Engravers
Obverse
Atelier de gravure d'après Augustin Dupré
Reverse
Atelier de gravure d'après Augustin Dupré
References
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
10 g
Size
29 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE * 5 FRANCS 1996
Reverse Lettering
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ Dupré
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Mint | - |
| Mintage | 4,978,743 |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | 1.50EUR |
| VF | 2.00EUR |
| XF | 2.00EUR |
| AU | 3.30EUR |
| UNC | 3.60EUR |
