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5 Francs - Charles X (1st type)

🇫🇷 France · 5 Francs - Charles X (1st type) · 1793–1954
Regular
Weight25 g
Diameter37 mm
Mintage 5,404,917 Combined across issues: T cursive under the bust Anchor and C 2,490,303; T cursive under the bust Paschal lamb 112,676; T cursive under the bust Beaver 156,407; T cursive under the bust Covered boat 184,935; T cursive under the bust Trident
EdgeLettered
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90.30% Silver
DesignerAuguste-François Michaut
ReferenceKM# 720
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7852

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1825 France 5 Francs - Charles X (1st type) coins were minted?
5,404,917 were struck (Combined across issues: T cursive under the bust Anchor and C 2,490,303; T cursive under the bust Paschal lamb 112,676; T cursive under the bust Beaver 156,407; T cursive under the bust Covered boat 184,935; T cursive under the bust Trident).
What is a 1825 France 5 Francs - Charles X (1st type) made of?
0.903 Silver, weighing 25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1825 France 5 Francs - Charles X (1st type)?
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 1825 France 5 Francs - Charles X (1st type) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.