Vintage French Silver Hercules: 1871–1878 France 5 Francs Silver Hercules F–VF


Vintage French Silver Hercules: 
Hercules is one of the most famous heroes of ancient myth and was featured on multiple coins of the ancient world. Then in 1848 he made a triumphant return to coinage as the obverse of the French Silver 5 Francs coin thanks to sculptor Augustin Dupre. This design is a favorite of vintage world coin collectors, showing the masculine demi-god standing between the allegorical figures of Liberty and Equality dressed only in his legendary lion skin.

Struck by France Between Defeats at the Hands of Germany:

Struck in France during the government of the Third Republic, these 90% fine silver coins are roughly the same size as a Morgan Silver Dollar. The Third Republic came to power in 1870 towards the end of Franco-Prussian War, a French defeat that also led the creation of Imperial Germany. The Third Republic would govern France until July 10, 1940 when it was replaced by the Vichy government following Nazi Germany’s lightning victory over France in the early years of World War II

We have a small number of these coins available struck between 1871 and 1878 in Fine to Very Fine (F–VF) condition. Say Oui to this historically significant and aesthetically beautiful now while you still can! Date will vary.

POIGNANT SYMBOL OF LIBERTY & EQUALITY: This coin was struck between 1871 and 1878 by France’s Third Republic and features the Roman demi-god Hercules standing between the allegorical figures of Liberty and Equality.
STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER: Each 1871–1878 France 5 Francs Silver Hercules coin was struck in 25 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measures 37 mm in diameter.
FRENCH LEGAL TENDER: These coins were legal tender in France following the nation’s defeat at the hands of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War.
FINE TO VERY FINE CONDITION: Your 1871–1878 France 5 Francs Silver Hercules coin comes in Fine to Very Fine (F–VF) condition.
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Quantity: 1 Coin in a Pack