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5 Francs Ceres, 2nd republic

5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic) - obverse5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic) - reverse

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Features

Issuer France
Period Second Republic (1848-1852)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1849-1851
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 28 June 1928
Number
N#
1181
References Franc 2014# 327
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 761
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Gad 1789# 719
Éditions Victor Gadoury (publisher). Monnaies françaises (Gadoury). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco (9 volumes).

Obverse

The bust of Ceres facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE * FRANÇAISE.
E.A. OUDINÉ. F.

Translation: French Republic

Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné

Reverse

The denomination above the date within a wreath with the French motto above around the rim and the mint mark at the bottom of the wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
5
FRANCS
1849
A

Translation:
Liberty Equality Fraternity
5
Francs
1849
A

Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné

Edge

Inscription in relief

Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE ☆☆☆

Translation: God Protects France

5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic) -  obverse

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Mints

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
BB Strasbourg, France (?-1870)
K Bordeaux, France (?-1880)

Marks

Dog head with low ears Jacques-Jean Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1850-1855)
Indicating hand Charles-Louis Dierickx, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1845-1860)
Indicating hand Charles-Louis Dierickx, Acting Mint Master, Rouen (1845-1846)
Bee Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1834-1860)
Vine leaf Raymond-Alexandre Vignes, Mint Master, Bordeaux (1826-1857)

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1849 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand Photo 7 592 522 $ 61 $ 61 $ 61 $ 77 $ 120 $ 120 Franc 2014# 327/1
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 761.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
hand - dog 39%
1849 A Indicating hand Indicating hand Franc 2014# 327/2
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 761.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
hand - hand 1.7%
1849 BB Dog head with low ears Bee Photo 915 883 $ 110 $ 110 $ 110 Franc 2014# 327/3
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 761.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
8%
1850 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand Photo 14 542 699 $ 54 $ 63 $ 63 $ 74 $ 95 $ 150 $ 450 Franc 2014# 327/4
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 761.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
48%
1850 BB Dog head with low ears Bee Photo 1 167 907 $ 97 $ 97 Franc 2014# 327/5
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 761.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
5%
1850 K Dog head with low ears Vine leaf 332 179 $ 140 Franc 2014# 327/6
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 761.3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
2%
1851 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand Photo 13 142 644 $ 43 $ 66 $ 70 $ 99 $ 120 $ 520 Franc 2014# 327/7
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 761.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
50%

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Actual silver weight: 0.723 oz
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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic) Picture 2 of the example of 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
© La Catastrophe ultraviolette
1849 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/1, KM# 761.1 – hand - dog (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic) Picture 2 of the example of 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
© La Catastrophe ultraviolette
1851 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/7, KM# 761.1 (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232513
Lot 64096
Internet Archive
20 Mar 2025 1849 BB Dog head with low ears Bee – Franc 2014# 327/3, KM# 761.2 AU
(ANACS AU50)
USD 130.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 165
Lot 410
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2025 1850 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/4, KM# 761.1 UNC USD 155.53
(EUR 134.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2024 April 8 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61380
Lot 23082
Internet Archive
8 Apr 2024 1850 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/4, KM# 761.1 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232238
Lot 64472
Internet Archive
15 Sep 2022 1850 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/4, KM# 761.1 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Obverse Scratched))
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 31783
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1850 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/4, KM# 761.1 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231917
Lot 64232
Internet Archive
25 Apr 2019 1850 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/4, KM# 761.1 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232236
Lot 62445
Internet Archive
1 Sep 2022 1850 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/4, KM# 761.1 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 348.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2025 December 22 Spotlight: France & French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61579
Lot 24172
Internet Archive
22 Dec 2025 1850 BB Dog head with low ears Bee – Franc 2014# 327/5, KM# 761.1 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232217
Lot 64496
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2022 1850 BB Dog head with low ears Bee – Franc 2014# 327/5, KM# 761.1 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Ceres, 2nd republic)
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 165
Lot 411
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2025 1851 A Dog head with low ears Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 327/7, KM# 761.1 UNC USD 581.50
(EUR 501.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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