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5 Francs Napoléon Cent Jours
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5 Francs Napoléon Cent Jours
This 5 franc silver coin, also known as the "Écu", depicting Napoleon I with laurel head, was issued during the Hundred Days period, from March 20 to June 22, 1815.
It continued to circulate under the Second Royal Government, between 1815 and 1824.
Special features:
- A special version, in burnished blank with smooth edge, is priced at €7,000 in FDC quality.
- Among the rare examples, the 1815 coin minted in Strasbourg can reach a value of €800 in B (Good) condition.
This 5 Franc coin has a weight of 25 grams, a diameter of 37 mm, and is composed of 900‰ pure silver.
5 Francs Napoléon Cent Jours
Description of the 5 Francs Napoléon Cent Jours
The effigy of Napoleon I, head laurel, accompanied by the inscription "Napoleon Emperor", symbolizing his authority and restored imperial legitimacy.
The face value "5 FRANCS" surrounded by a laurel wreath and the inscription "Empire Français".
Special features and rarity :
Some versions of this piece are particularly sought-after:
- Burnished blank with smooth edge: This exceptional edition is priced at €7,000 in Fleur de Coin (FDC) quality.
- 1815 coin minted in Strasbourg: Sought-after for its rarity, it can reach a value of €800 in B (Good) condition.
The 5 Francs Napoléon Cent Jours coin is a direct witness to a tumultuous period in French history. Sought after by collectors for its link with the Cent-Jours and its rare variants, it embodies both the grandeur and fragility of Napoleon's reign.
| Metal: Silver | Desc. pile : Portrait of Napoleon I with laurel head, accompanied by the inscription "Napoléon Empereur". |
| Title: 900 ‰ | Desc. face: "5 FRANCS" surrounded by a laurel wreath and the inscription "Empire Français". |
| Striking: 1815 | Circulation: 1,384,734 |
| Political authority: Cent-Jours period | Special features: - |
| Weight: 25 g | Workshops: Multiple - Table below |
| Diameter: 37 mm | Engraver: Nicolas-Antoine Brenet |
| Country: France | Certificate of authenticity: Yes |
5 Francs Napoléon Cent Jours
| Year | Comments | Workshop | Number | B | TB | TTB | SUP | FDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815A | Flan Bruni Slice Smooth | Paris | Unknown | - | - | - | 10 010 | 15 000 |
| 1815A | - | Paris | 473 412 | 120 | 200 | 450 | 1 810 | 10 010 |
| 1815B | - | Rouen | 93 122 | 155 | 255 | 550 | 2 000 | - |
| 1815BB | - | Strasbourg | 3 723 | 905 | 1 710 | 3 000 | 6 500 | - |
| 1815I | - | Limoges | 596 364 | 120 | 200 | 500 | 1 800 | - |
| 1815L | - | Bayonne | 96 680 | 150 | 255 | 650 | 2 000 | - |
| 1815M | - | Toulouse | 79 715 | 200 | 355 | 800 | 2 200 | - |
| 1815Q | - | Perpignan | 20 528 | 300 | 555 | 1 200 | 2 800 | - |
| 1815W | - | Lille | 21 190 | 300 | 555 | 1 100 | 2 505 | - |
State of preservation of silver coins in detail
B* = BEAUTIFUL. Lots of wear but all inscriptions must be legible.
TB** = VERY BEAUTIFUL. Normal wear, all relief and inscriptions must be clear. The coin should not have any dings on the edge or scratches on the blank.
TTB*** = VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL. Little wear, the relief of the piece should be complete and clear. Clean and flawless.
SUP**** = SUPERB. Near mint condition but with slight traces of circulation. It should still have its original shine. Older pieces may have some oxidation, patina or discoloration.
FDC***** = CORNER FLEU. Perfect condition, showing no signs of circulation. The coin has retained its original shine.
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