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''Recorded mintage:'' 9,606,941 (second highest mintage).
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 9,606,941 (second highest mintage).
  
''Specification:'' 25 g, .900 fine silver, 37 mm diameter, lettered edge, designed by Auguste François Michaut, 1786-1879.
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''Specification:'' 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 37 mm diameter, lettered edge, designed by Auguste François Michaut, 1786-1879.
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-88]]; KM 728.13, F.311/26, Gad-644.  
 
''Catalog reference:'' [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-88]]; KM 728.13, F.311/26, Gad-644.  
  
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
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* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964.
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* Gadoury, Victor, ''Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd.,'' Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
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* Guilloteau, Victor, ''Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942,'' Versailles, 1942.
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, ''Vente Publique 117: Collection Jean-Jacques Symoens,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses fils, S.A., 2013.
 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, ''Vente Publique 117: Collection Jean-Jacques Symoens,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses fils, S.A., 2013.
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964.
 
* Gadoury, Victor, ''Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2011, 20me éd.,'' Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2011.
 
* Guilloteau, Victor, ''Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942,'' Versailles, 1942.
 
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964.
 
* Gadoury, Victor, ''Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2011, 20me éd.,'' Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2011.
 
 
* Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, ''Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies,'' Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.  
 
* Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, ''Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies,'' Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.  
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* George Sobin, Jr., ''The Silver Crowns of France, 1640-1973.'' Teaneck, NJ: Richard Margolis, 1974.
  
 
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* [[France 1828-T 1/2 franc|1828-T ½ franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-T 1/2 franc|1828-T ½ franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-W 1/2 franc|1828-W ½ franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-W 1/2 franc|1828-W ½ franc]]
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* [[France 1828-A franc|1828-A franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-K franc|1828-K franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-K franc|1828-K franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-Q franc|1828-Q franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-Q franc|1828-Q franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-T franc|1828-T franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-T franc|1828-T franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-W franc|1828-W franc]]
 
* [[France 1828-W franc|1828-W franc]]
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* [[France 1828-A 2 francs|1828-A 2 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-BB 2 francs|1828-BB 2 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-BB 2 francs|1828-BB 2 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-T 2 francs|1828-T 2 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-T 2 francs|1828-T 2 francs]]
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* [[France 1828-H 5 francs|1828-H 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-H 5 francs|1828-H 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-A 20 francs|1828-A 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-A 20 francs|1828-A 20 francs]]
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* [[France 1828-T 20 francs|1828-T 20 francs]]
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* [[France 1828-W 20 francs|1828-W 20 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-A 40 francs|1828-A 40 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-A 40 francs|1828-A 40 francs]]
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* [[France 1828-MA 5 francs|1828-MA 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-T 5 francs|1828-T 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1828-T 5 francs|1828-T 5 francs]]
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* [[France 1829-BB 5 francs|1829-BB 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1829-H 5 francs|1829-H 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1829-H 5 francs|1829-H 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1829-L 5 francs|1829-L 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1829-L 5 francs|1829-L 5 francs]]
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* [[France 1829-MA 5 francs|1829-MA 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1829-W 5 francs|1829-W 5 francs]]
 
* [[France 1829-W 5 francs|1829-W 5 francs]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1828]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1828]]

Latest revision as of 21:03, 28 October 2025

Jean Elsen sale 117, lot 1834
France 1828W 5 francs rev JElsen 117-1834.jpg

This specimen was lot 1834 in Jean Elsen sale 117 (Brussels, June 2013), where it sold for €100 (about US$158 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

" FRANCE, Charles X (1824-1830), AR 5 francs, 1828 W, Lille. Fines griffes. Belle patine colorée. Presque Superbe. (France, Charles X (1824-30), five francs of 1828, Lille mint. Tiny scratches, nice color, about extremely fine.)"

This type was struck during the reign of Charles X (1824-30) from numerous mints. The silver five francs of this regime are divided into two types, most easily distinguished by the position of MICHAUD's name near the base of the king's bust. The specimen shown is the second type and is a common date from the Lille mint. Many the 52 dates of this type are known from a handful (<10) of examples. The type is not difficult to find but is expensive in high grade.

Recorded mintage: 9,606,941 (second highest mintage).

Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 37 mm diameter, lettered edge, designed by Auguste François Michaut, 1786-1879.

Catalog reference: Dav-88; KM 728.13, F.311/26, Gad-644.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
  • Guilloteau, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942, Versailles, 1942.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, Vente Publique 117: Collection Jean-Jacques Symoens, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses fils, S.A., 2013.
  • Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies, Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.
  • George Sobin, Jr., The Silver Crowns of France, 1640-1973. Teaneck, NJ: Richard Margolis, 1974.

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