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5 francs Louis-Philippe — Tête laurée — type III (1844–1848)

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Coin name5 francs Louis-Philippe — Tête laurée — type III (1844–1848)
MetalSilver
Issuing countryFrance
Mint / ManufacturerMonnaie de Paris
Face value5 FRF
Gross weight25 g
Fineness900 ‰
Calculated fine metal weight22.5 g
Diameter37 mm
EdgeNot disclosed

Intrinsic value

€34.30

At the spot price of 10/11/2026 at 06:28 UTC · Source: MetalflowAPI · Excluding premium

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Description

This 5-franc coin bears the laureate head of King Louis-Philippe I. It weighs 25 g at 900 fineness, a standard shared across the Latin Monetary Union from 1865. These crowns circulated widely and are sought today for both their silver content and their history.

Benefits

Not disclosed

Years and versions

Specifications may vary by year, mint and finish. Undocumented versions are not treated as this reference.

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