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5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I

🇫🇷 France · 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I · 1793–1954
Regular
Weight25 g
Diameter37 mm
Mintage 21,886,035 Combined across issues: Star Anchor and C 6,882,552; Star Paschal lamb 6,073,336; Star Bee 599,104; Star Covered boat 92,456; Star Vine leaf 812,232; Star Palm 776,301; Star Caduceus 6,650,054
EdgeLettered (DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE)
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver
DesignerJoseph-François Domard
ReferenceKM# 749, Franc 2014# 324, Gad 1789# 678
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7426

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1837 France 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I coins were minted?
21,886,035 were struck (Combined across issues: Star Anchor and C 6,882,552; Star Paschal lamb 6,073,336; Star Bee 599,104; Star Covered boat 92,456; Star Vine leaf 812,232; Star Palm 776,301; Star Caduceus 6,650,054).
What is a 1837 France 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1837 France 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I?
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 1837 France 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.