NICE 1849-BB 5 FRANCS of 2nd Republic Hercules type coin.
Nice detail on a scarce mint.
Country: France
Year: 1849
Mint/Atelier: BB (Strasbourg)
Privy Marks/Différents: Dog (greyhound) / Bee
Denomination: 5 Francs
Depicted: "Hercules Group" with Hercules showing strength and allegories for fairness/law (with scale) and the people (with Phrygian cap)
Engraver: Augusting Dupré (engraver of the original design minted on the first 5 Franc coins a few years after the French Revolution)
Composition: .900 Silver
Reference: KM 756.2, Lefranc #326/6, Gadoury 683, Numista N# 1180
Toning: None to speak of
Period: end of the last French Monarchy, a year after the abdication of Louis-Philippe I last king of France, start of the very short French Second Republic, a few years before the second French Empire.
Condition: Nice detail and even wear. I don’t put a grade on the coins I sell as I find grading too inconsistent or largely exaggerated. Please see photos for a closer look.
SHIPPING: Ask before bidding about combined shipping. I generally combine coins with coins or stamps and banknotes. Shipped quickly and with care with the USPS service you select. Insured and tracked.
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