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5 Francs Hercule, 2nd republic

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

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Features

Issuer Francja (France)
Period Second Republic (1848-1852)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1848-1849
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Srebro (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 25 June 1928
Number
N#
1180
References Franc 2014# 326
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, Gad 1789# 683
Éditions Victor Gadoury (publisher). Monnaies françaises (Gadoury). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco (9 volumes).
, KM# 756
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Series: Hercules type

Obverse

Nominał nad datą w wieńcuAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
5
FRANCS
1848 A

Engraver: Augustin Dupré

Reverse

Grupa Herkulesa, linia w otokuAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

Engraver: Augustin Dupré

Edge

Gładka i napisanaAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE

Mints

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), Francja (864-date)
BB Strasbourg, Francja (?-1870)
D Lyon, Francja (413-1858)
K Bordeaux, Francja (?-1880)

Marks

Dog head Jacques-Jean Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1843-1850)
Indicating hand Charles-Louis Dierickx, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1845-1860)
Bee Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1834-1860)
Lion Jean Moine, Mint Master, Lyon (1848-1858)
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
1848 A Dog head Indicating hand Photo 16 843 783 $ 56 $ 58 $ 69 $ 84 $ 92 $ 520 Franc 2014# 326/1
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 756.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
 53%
1848 BB Dog head Bee Photo 2 349 728 $ 57 $ 61 $ 660 Franc 2014# 326/2
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 756.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
 10%
1848 D Dog head Lion 145 882 Franc 2014# 326/3
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 756.3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
 1.0%
1848 K Dog head Vine leaf 428 147 $ 87 Franc 2014# 326/4
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 756.4
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
 5%
1849 A Dog head Indicating hand Photo 29 130 599 $ 51 $ 53 $ 62 $ 64 $ 89 $ 120 $ 510 Franc 2014# 326/5
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 756.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
 60%
1849 BB Dog head Bee Photo 2 542 815 $ 65 $ 65 Franc 2014# 326/6
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 756.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
 12%
1849 D 9 711 KM# 756.3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
 (fr) A confirmer 0.4%
1849 K Dog head Vine leaf 470 483 $ 76 $ 100 Franc 2014# 326/7
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 756.4
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
 3%

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Actual srebro weight: 0.723 oz
Current srebro price: 73.72 USD/oz (see silver price )

Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic) Picture 2 of the example of 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
© La Catastrophe ultraviolette
1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 17 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61621
Lot 23193 Internet Archive 		17 May 2026 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(PCGS MS66) 		USD 5124.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2025 December 22 Spotlight: France & French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61579
Lot 24164 Internet Archive 		22 Dec 2025 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(NGC MS65) 		USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2025 December 22 Spotlight: France & French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61579
Lot 24163 Internet Archive 		22 Dec 2025 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(PCGS MS66) 		USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2024 August 26 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61400
Lot 22221 Internet Archive 		26 Aug 2024 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(PCGS MS64) 		USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2024 April 8 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61380
Lot 23080 Internet Archive 		8 Apr 2024 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(NGC MS65) 		USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 10 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61352
Lot 22308 Internet Archive 		10 Dec 2023 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(PCGS MS64) 		USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62490 Internet Archive 		7 Apr 2022 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(PCGS MS62) 		USD 289.20
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232144
Lot 61436 Internet Archive 		3 Nov 2021 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(NGC MS66) 		USD 990.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232111
Lot 63378 Internet Archive 		17 Mar 2021 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(NGC MS64) 		USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Hercule, 2nd republic)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33755 Internet Archive 		21 Jan 2020 1848 A Dog head Indicating hand – Franc 2014# 326/1, KM# 756.1 UNC
(PCGS MS67) 		USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
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