1848 A Silver 5 Francs Hercules Group ☆☆ Circulated ☆☆ Great For Sets 411

Denomination: 5 Francs

Composition: Silver

Year: 1848

Fineness: 0.9

KM Number: 756

Variety: A

Country of Origin: France

🪙 1848 France 5 Francs 90% Silver | Second French Republic Era | Iconic Hercules Group Design

This 1848 French 5 Francs silver coin is an extraordinary piece of history minted at the dawn of the Second French Republic. Following the Revolution of 1848 and the sudden fall of the monarchy, France resurrected the famous "Hercules Group" design by Augustin Dupré, symbolizing Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity united by strength. Struck during a brief window of intense democratic optimism and social change, this hefty silver coin is a legendary transitional artifact that anchors any advanced collection of 19th-century European silver crowns.

🔍 Item Specifications

• Year: 1848
• Mint: Paris Mint (A) / Bordeaux Mint (K) (Note: Please check your coin's reverse bottom mint mark to confirm)
• Denomination: 5 Francs
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Design: Hercules flanked by Liberty and Equality (Obverse) and Wreath with Denomination (Reverse)
• Condition: Fair (Circulated)

Note: This coin is in Fair, heavily circulated condition, showing extensive and honest wear from its time in mid-19th-century commerce. The central design elements are smooth but fully recognizable. Please notice that the coin exhibits visible rim dings and contact marks typical for a large, heavy silver piece of this age. It retains its authentic, uncleaned surfaces. We invite you to examine the high-resolution macro photos closely to evaluate the wear pattern, edge details, and overall eye appeal for yourself.

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