1849-BB 5 Francs (Scarcer Strasbourg Mint) 2nd Republic Hercules Silver Coin

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Seller: casanis ✉️ (1,319) 100%, Location: Seattle, Washington, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 134991350123 1849-BB 5 Francs (Scarcer Strasbourg Mint) 2nd Republic Hercules Silver Coin.

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.


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  • Denomination: 5 Francs
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Composition: Silver
  • Year: 1849
  • Color: Aged Silver
  • Fineness: .900
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • KM Number: 756
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Certification: Uncertified

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