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5 Francs 1859 A "Type 1855-1860". Paris (France, Napoleon III)

Variety:Paris

Obverse 5 Francs 1859 A "Type 1855-1860" Paris - Gold Coin Value - France, Napoleon IIIReverse 5 Francs 1859 A "Type 1855-1860" Paris - Gold Coin Value - France, Napoleon III

Photo by: MDC Monaco

Specification

  • MetalGold (0,900)
  • Weight1,6129 g
  • Pure gold (0,0467 oz) 1,4516 g
  • Diameter16,7 mm
  • EdgeReeded
  • Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
  • Mintage UNC5,659,773

Description

  • CountryFrance
  • PeriodNapoleon III
  • Denomination5 Francs
  • Year1859
  • RulerNapoleon III (Emperor of the French)
  • MintParis
  • PurposeCirculation
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Average price:240 USD
Auction sales chart 5 Francs 1859 A "Type 1855-1860" Paris - Gold Coin Value - France, Napoleon III
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Auction prices

Find out the current coin value of the French 5 Francs 1859 with mark A. Paris. This gold coin from the times of Napoleon III struck at the Paris Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 819 sold at the MDC Monaco auction for EUR 1,200. Bidding took place December 1, 2017.

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Where to buy?
Sellercgb.fr
DateJuly 22, 2025
ConditionXF
SellerMDC Monaco
DateAugust 31, 2025
ConditionXF
SellerMDC Monaco
DateAugust 31, 2025
ConditionXF
SellerIstra Numizmatika
DateSeptember 14, 2025
ConditionXF

Where to sell?

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