5 Francs
Features
| Issuer |
Republic of Piedmont
(Italian States)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 9-10 (1800-1801) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1800-1814) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 18075 |
| References | C# 4 William D. Craig. Coins of the World. Racine, Wisconsin, United States (3 volumes). Jean René de Mey, Bernard Poindessault; 1971. Répertoire des monnaies napoléonides. Self-published, Brussels, Belgium / Paris, France. |
Obverse
Subalpine Gaul and France standing frontally, holding a palm and a crown, a pike surmounted by a Phrygian cap and a level. Signature on the left of the base.
French legends in periphery.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GAULE SUBALPINE
LAVY
Engraver: Amedeo Lavy
Reverse
In the center: face value, year and denomination within a plant crown, formed by a palm and an olive branch.
Currencies on the periphery.
The word "ERIDANIA" on gold and silver coins means "region bathed by the River Po" (from the Latin ERIDANUS).
The heart refers to the Turin workshop.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ *
5.
FRANCS
L’AN 9•
♥
ERIDANIA
Edge
Decorated with a flower pattern
© LoskarZ
Comments
Minted following the decree of March 13, 1801, it was the very 1st coin to be minted using the French decimal system on Italian soil!
The Subalpine Republic was proclaimed on June 16, 1800, and lasted until Piedmont was annexed to France on September 11, 1802.
Coinage: "Napoleonide
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
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| 9 (1800) | 
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46 740 | $ 160 | $ 160 | $ 230 | 17% | |||||||||
| 10 (1801) |
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141 194 | $ 170 | $ 170 | $ 240 | 87% | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 39
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Bullion value: USD 52.73
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Actual silver weight: 0.723 oz
Current silver price: 72.89 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Katz Auction 136 Lot 400 
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28 Aug 2024 | 9 (1800) | XF |
USD 304.07
(EUR 262.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 112 Lot 1088
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10 Feb 2024 | 9 (1800) | XF |
USD 220.51
(EUR 190.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 84 Lot 403
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27 May 2023 | 9 (1800) | XF |
USD 226.31
(EUR 195.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 136 Lot 1755
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28 Aug 2024 | 9 (1800) | VF |
USD 102.13
(EUR 88.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 63 Lot 1516
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26 Jul 2022 | 9 (1800) | VF |
USD 150.88
(EUR 130.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz PREMIUM AUCTION 175 Lot 206
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22 Nov 2025 | 10 (1801) | XF |
USD 343.53
(EUR 296.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 161 Lot 808
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18 Jun 2025 | 10 (1801) | XF |
USD 243.72
(EUR 210.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 149 Lot 1831
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8 Feb 2025 | 10 (1801) | XF |
USD 128.83
(EUR 111.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 144 Lot 353
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17 Nov 2024 | 10 (1801) | XF |
USD 98.65
(EUR 85.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 141 Lot 1969
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25 Oct 2024 | 10 (1801) | XF |
USD 198.46
(EUR 171.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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