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5 Francs (Hercule, 3rd republic)
🇫🇷 France · 5 Francs (Hercule, 3rd republic) · 1793–1954
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Mintage | 11,787,113 Combined across issues: Anchor with ring Bee 7,883,975; Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 3,903,138 |
| Edge | Lettered (DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE) |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Augustin Dupré |
| Reference | KM# 820 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-7268 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1874 France 5 Francs (Hercule, 3rd republic) coins were minted?
11,787,113 were struck (Combined across issues: Anchor with ring Bee 7,883,975; Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 3,903,138).
What is a 1874 France 5 Francs (Hercule, 3rd republic) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1874 France 5 Francs (Hercule, 3rd republic)?
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 1874 France 5 Francs (Hercule, 3rd republic) 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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