5 Francs 1871 A "Hercules". Trident (France, Third Republic)
Variety: Trident
Photo by: Jean ELSEN & ses Fils s.a.
Specification
- MetalSilver (0,900)
- Weight25 g
- Pure silver (0,7234 oz) 22,5 g
- EdgeInscription
- Mintage UNC256,410
Description
- CountryFrance
- PeriodThird Republic
- Denomination5 Francs
- Year1871
- MintParis
- PurposeCirculation

Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the French 5 Francs 1871 "Hercules" with mark A. Trident. This silver coin from the times of Third Republic struck at the Paris Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 30568 sold at the Heritage Auctions auction for USD 7,200. Bidding took place January 12, 2020.
How much is the silver coin of Third Republic 5 Francs 1871 A "Hercules", Trident?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Silver coin 5 Francs 1871 "Hercules" with mark A, Trident is 1200 USD.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 5 Francs 1871 "Hercules" with mark A, Trident?
The information on the current value of the French coin 5 Francs 1871 "Hercules" with the letters A, Trident is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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