France Republic 1875A Large Crown Size Silver Coin 5 Francs NGC Mint State 62
Description: A beautiful silver crown size coin from the France. This is the 1875A five francs coin issued by the modern republic. This coin is the large "A" variety and has a legend along the edge, which we know says "DIEU*PROTAGE*LA*FRANCE****" or "God Protect France" in raised lettering. It displays a man surrounded by two women on the front (Hercules Group) with the words "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" surrounding the image along the edge and the name Dupre in signature form under it. The reverse has the date and denomination? within a wreath and is surrounded by the legend "REPUBLIQUE FRACAISE" surrounding it along the edge. The reverse also displays the letter "A" at the bottom for the Paris mint. This particular coin is the large A variety as noted on the NGC holder. A beautiful and scarce coin in uncirculated condition to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos provided as it is part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1875.
Mint: Paris, France.
Size and weight: Coin weighs ~25 gm of 0.900 silver and is ~37 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #820.1.
Condition: For international buyers, please note that the new US postal rates for overseas shipping are very high and we are unable to change them. Additional charges will be incurred depending on the value of the item. Please check the cost of shipping before bidding. The coin is uncirculated and is graded as Mint State MS 62. It comes in a plastic slab that is so labeled. The coin is nicely toned and has great eye appeal. The coin is problem free with great eye appeal. It would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
