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5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I
🇫🇷 France · 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I · 1793–1954
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Mintage | 9,018,167 Combined across issues: Star Anchor and C 4,747,556; Star Paschal lamb 335,883; Star Bee 1,200,538; Star Tower 69,755; Star Vine leaf 1,185,815; Star Caduceus 1,179,178; Star Retort 299,442 |
| Edge | Lettered (DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE) |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Joseph-François Domard |
| Reference | KM# 749, Franc 2014# 324, Gad 1789# 678 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-7429 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1840 France 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I coins were minted?
9,018,167 were struck (Combined across issues: Star Anchor and C 4,747,556; Star Paschal lamb 335,883; Star Bee 1,200,538; Star Tower 69,755; Star Vine leaf 1,185,815; Star Caduceus 1,179,178; Star Retort 299,442).
What is a 1840 France 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe I made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1840 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 1840 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.
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