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5 Centimes (Overstrike) 5-8
🇫🇷 France · 5 Centimes (Overstrike) 5-8 · 1793–1954
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Mintmark | Archery Artemis Rooster |
| Mintage | 6,864 Archery Artemis Rooster issue reported only — 3 further varieties unpublished |
| Edge | Chevronnée |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Augustin Dupré |
| Reference | KM# 642 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-8838 |
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No additional varieties recorded.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1799 France 5 Centimes (Overstrike) 5-8 coins were minted?
6,864 were struck (Archery Artemis Rooster issue reported only — 3 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1799 France 5 Centimes (Overstrike) 5-8 made of?
Copper, weighing 10 g.
What is the melt value of a 1799 France 5 Centimes (Overstrike) 5-8?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1799 France 5 Centimes (Overstrike) 5-8 a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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