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5 Francs - Napoleon III (small head)
🇫🇷 France · 5 Francs - Napoleon III (small head) · 1793–1954
| Weight | 1.6129 g |
| Diameter | 16.7 mm |
| Mintage | 6,735,922 Combined across issues: Anchor with ring Bee 1,157,974; Anchor with ring Indicating hand 3,556,273; Anchor with ring Bee 2,021,675; reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Jacques-Jean Barre |
| Reference | KM# 787 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-7690 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1860 France 5 Francs - Napoleon III (small head) coins were minted?
6,735,922 were struck (Combined across issues: Anchor with ring Bee 1,157,974; Anchor with ring Indicating hand 3,556,273; Anchor with ring Bee 2,021,675; reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1860 France 5 Francs - Napoleon III (small head) made of?
0.900 Gold, weighing 1.6129 g.
What is the melt value of a 1860 France 5 Francs - Napoleon III (small head)?
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 1860 France 5 Francs - Napoleon III (small head) 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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