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5 Francs - Charles X (2nd type)

🇫🇷 France · 5 Francs - Charles X (2nd type) · 1793–1954
Regular
Weight25 g
Diameter37 mm
Mintage 19,917,276 Combined across issues: T cursive under the bust Anchor and C 4,826,072; T cursive under the bust Paschal lamb 2,832,406; T cursive under the bust Beaver 547,111; T cursive under the bust Covered boat 1,606,889; T cursive under the bust Tri
EdgeLettered
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver
DesignerAuguste-François Michaut
ReferenceKM# 728
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7385

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1829 France 5 Francs - Charles X (2nd type) coins were minted?
19,917,276 were struck (Combined across issues: T cursive under the bust Anchor and C 4,826,072; T cursive under the bust Paschal lamb 2,832,406; T cursive under the bust Beaver 547,111; T cursive under the bust Covered boat 1,606,889; T cursive under the bust Tri).
What is a 1829 France 5 Francs - Charles X (2nd type) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1829 France 5 Francs - Charles X (2nd 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 1829 France 5 Francs - Charles X (2nd type) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.