5 FRANCS

  • Lot #: 183 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Directoire), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns - edge by collar (G 563, F 287, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 4 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,31g - 36,8mm
    The very first 5 francs coin. Scarce.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #37, January 2009.     		VF 25 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 184 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Directoire), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 4 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,31g - 36,8mm

    Provenance: USA, 2007.     		AU 58 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 185 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Directoire), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 5 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,79g - 37,1mm
    With good eye appeal despite a light cleaning.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, September 2006.     		MS 61 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 186 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (directoire), variety "union" loose, large leave with acorns (G 563, F 291, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 6 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,87g - 37,3mm
    6 over 5. Very rare in this grade with a lovely iridescent patina. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, June 2007 and PALOMBO, 2006.     		MS 63 1 800 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 187 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Directoire), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 7 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,08g - 37,0mm
    Light weakness on the olive branch on reverse. Some hairlines.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, 2006.     		MS 60 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 188 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Consulate), variety "union" loose, large leave with acorns (G 563a, F 291, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 8 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 24,82g - 37,8mm
    8 over 5. Some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2006.     		AU 58 700 /
    1 400 €
  • Lot #: 189 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Consulate), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563a, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN 9 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 24,93g - 37,2mm
    Still a lot of original luster despite some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, September 2007.     		AU 55 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 190 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Consulate), variety "union" packed, large leave with acorns (G 563a, F 288, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN10 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,6mm
    Very nice strike well centered. Has been cleaned.
    Provenance: KUNKER auction, June 2005.     		MS 60 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 191 5 FRANCS "Union et Force" type (Consulate), variety "union" packed, large leave with only high and low acorns (G 563a, F 300, Dav# 1337, KM# 639)
    AN11 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,92g - 37,1mm
    Variety without the bar above the date. Very rare in this grade despite some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN November 2006, VAN DER SCHUEREN October 2006.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 192 5 FRANCS Bonaparte, 1st consul (G 577, F 301, KM# 650, 659)
    AN XI - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,92g - 37,2mm
    Very rare in this condition despite some hairlines.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, 2006.     		MS 62 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 193 5 FRANCS Bonaparte, 1st consul (G 577, F 301, KM# 650, 659)
    AN12 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,04g - 37,1mm
    Very rare in this condition - Year12 being more difficult to find in high grade than Year XI. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, September 2009.     		MS 63 2 000 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 194 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor, intermediate type (revolutionary calendar) (G 579, F 302, KM# 660)
    AN12 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,58g - 37,3mm
    Trial strike proof plain edge. According to Gadoury 1989, only 3 copies exist. Graded proof 63 by PCGS.
    Provenance: VINCHON private sale.     		MS 63 8 000 /
    15 000 €
  • Lot #: 195 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor (revolutionary calendar) (G 580, F 303, KM# 662)
    AN13 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,07g - 38,3mm
    Careful strike. Has been cleaned - hairlines.
    Provenance: AU PAPIER MONNAIE private sale, October 2007.     		MS 62 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 196 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor (revolutionary calendar) (G 580, F 303, KM# 662)
    AN14 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 36,9mm
    Nice patina over old cleaning with some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #44, June 2010.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 197 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor (gregorian calendar) (G 581, F 304, KM# 673)
    1806 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,88g - 37,1mm
    Rare in this grade. Refined patina.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, September 2007.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 198 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor (gregorian calendar) (G 581, F 304, KM# 673)
    1807 - L (BAYONNE)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,2mm
    Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN auction, June 2009.     		MS 62 2 000 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 199 5 FRANCS Napoleon Emperor, transitory type (bare head, republican reverse) (G 582, F 305, KM# 685)
    1807 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,08g - 37,2mm
    The rarest type for Napoleon, always sought after in any grade. This example is of exceptional quality - This is obviously the one showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, September 2009.     		MS 61 10 000 /
    18 000 €
  • Lot #: 200 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (republican reverse) (G 583, F 306, KM# 686)
    1807 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,1mm
    Very rare. Lightly cleaned.
    Provenance: MERSON private sale, 2005     		AU 50 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 201 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (republican reverse) (G 583, F 306, KM# 686)
    1808 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 25,21g - 37,1mm
    Rare in this grade.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, January 2009.     		AU 55 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 202 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1809 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,22g - 37,1mm
    Nice strike. Lightly cleaned with some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: PALOMBO auction, May 2007.     		MS 62 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 203 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1810 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,91g - 37,1mm
    Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN auction, June 2009.     		MS 63 1 000 /
    1 800 €
  • Lot #: 204 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1811 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,1mm
    Rare in such grade.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, June 2009.     		MS 61 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 205 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1812 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,11g - 37,3mm

    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #26, June 2006.     		AU 58 180 /
    350 €
  • Lot #: 206 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1813 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 24,97g - 37,2mm
    Tiny adjustment marks. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 61 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 207 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (imperial reverse) (G 584, F 307, KM# 694)
    1814 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,10g - 37,2mm
    Wonderful example with iridescent patina for this difficult year to find. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: SNENNP coinshow in Paris, March 2009.     		MS 64 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 208 5 FRANCS Louis XVIII, dressed bust type (G 591, F 308, KM# 702)
    1814 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,3mm
    Proof like but has been cleaned.
    Provenance: A. WEIL, 2004.     		AU 58 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 209 5 FRANCS Louis XVIII, dressed bust type (G 591, F 308, KM# 702)
    1815 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,85g - 37,2mm
    Of great beauty with its mirror fields and velvety portrait. It logically features in the Ideal Collection by CGB as well as the cover of "Le Franc IX".
    Provenance: USA, July 2006.     		MS 65 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 210 5 FRANCS Laureate Napoleon (100 days type) (G 595, F 307A, KM# 704)
    1815 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,07g - 37,2mm
    This type always sought after is very difficult to find in high grade. This uncirculated example has a delicate iridescent patina.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, July 2009.     		MS 63 1 200 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 211 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1816 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,90g - 37,1mm
    Careful trial strike with tiny hairlines. It logically features in the Ideal Collection by CGB as well as the cover of "Le Franc X".
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, July 2009.     		MS 64 600 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 212 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1817 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,99g - 37,1mm

    		 AU 55 200 /
    350 €
  • Lot #: 213 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1818 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,16g - 37,1mm
    Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 62 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 214 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1819 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,36g - 37,3mm
    Very rare in such grade. Tiny haymark. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 215 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1820 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,1mm
    Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: MERSON, private sale 2004.     		MS 63 300 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 216 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1821 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,1mm
    Rare in this grade despite light lamination traces on reverse.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #23, November 2004.     		MS 62 250 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 217 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1822 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,2mm
    Of great beauty with its full original luster. Graded MS64+ by PCGS.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, July 2005.     		MS 64 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 218 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1823 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,16g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this grade despite some hairlines - Extracted from a NGC MS64 slab. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: USA     		MS 63 250 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 219 5 F, Louis XVIII bare head type (G 614, F 309, KM# 711)
    1824 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 25,19g - 37,1mm
    Very nice strike. Rare in this grade despite a tiny scratch. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: PALOMBO auction, October 2008.     		MS 64 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 220 5 F, Charles X 1st type (G 643, F 310, KM# 720)
    1824 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,00g - 37,2mm
    Rare for the date as much as for the quality.
    Provenance: Collection A. DAVIS, CGB Mail Bid sale #10, October 2000.     		MS 64 800 /
    1 600 €
  • Lot #: 221 5 F, Charles X 1st type (G 643, F 310, KM# 720)
    1825 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,5mm
    Rare in this condition.
    Provenance: Tartakow collection, GOLDBERG auction, May 2006.     		MS 63 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 222 5 F, Charles X 1st type (G 643, F 310, KM# 720)
    1826 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,1mm

    		 MS 62 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 223 5 F, Charles X 2nd type (G 644, F 311, KM# 728)
    1827 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,2mm
    Rare in this condition. Example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, September 2009.     		MS 63 350 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 224 5 F, Charles X 2nd type (G 644, F 311, KM# 728)
    1828 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this condition. Example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 62 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 225 5 F, Charles X 2nd type (G 644, F 311, KM# 728)
    1829 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 24,87g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this condition.
    		 MS 62 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 226 5 F, Charles X 2nd type (G 644, F 311, KM# 728)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,2mm
    Rare in this condition.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, 2007.     		MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 227 5 F, Charles X raised edge (G 644a, F 312, KM# 727)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,99g - 37,4mm
    Lightly cleaned - hairlines.
    		 MS 61 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 228 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe, bare head, variety whithout "I", incused edge lettering (G 675, F 313, KM# 737)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,2mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Very rare in such quality.
    Provenance: MERSON private sale, October 2005.     		MS 63 2 000 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 229 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe, bare head, variety whithout "I", raised edge lettering (G 675a, F 314, KM# 738)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this condition.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, October 2007.     		MS 62 1 500 /
    2 500 €
  • Lot #: 230 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, bare head, incused edge lettering (G 676, F 315, KM# 735)
    1830 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,3mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Rare in such quality.
    		 MS 61 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 231 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, bare head, raised edge lettering (G 676a, F 316, KM# 736)
    1830 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,08g - 37,4mm
    Very rare in this condition. Tiny edge nick.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, October 2007.     		MS 63 600 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 232 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, bare head, incused edge lettering (G 676, F 315, KM# 735)
    1831 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,2mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Of great beauty with its full luster. Very rare in such quality.
    Provenance: M17, October 2009.     		MS 62 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 233 5 FRANCS Louis-Philippe I, bare head 2nd type (hybrid), incused edge lettering (F 317, Obv: G 676, KM# 735 - Rev: G 677, KM# 744)
    1831 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 24,40g - 37,2mm
    Hybrid types are always difficult to find.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, April 2007.     		VG 10 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 234 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, bare head, raised edge lettering (G 676a, F 316, KM# 736)
    1831 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,88g - 37,2mm

    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		MS 62 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 235 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, transitory type, incused edge lettering (G 677, F 319, KM# 744)
    1831 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 25,20g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this grade.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, October 2006.     		MS 61 500 /
    900 €
  • Lot #: 236 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, transitory type, raised edge lettering (G 677a, F 320, KM# 745)
    1831 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,7mm
    Of great beauty with iridescent patina. Graded MS66 by PCGS.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, June 2010.     		MS 66 600 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 237 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1832 - D (LYON)
    SILVER - 24,96g - 37,4mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Very rare in such quality.
    		 MS 63 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 238 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1833 - T (NANTES)
    SILVER - 24,97g - 37,5mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Tiny haymark and some hairlines.
    Provenance: Hoard from Clisson, CGB Mail Bid sale #31, June 2007.     		MS 62 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 239 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1834 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,96g - 37,4mm
    Trial strike but has been cleaned.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, January 2009.     		MS 62 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 240 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1834 - H (LA ROCHELLE)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,4mm

    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		MS 62 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 241 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1835 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,1mm

    Provenance: A. WEIL, May 2006.     		AU 53 60 /
    120 €
  • Lot #: 242 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1836 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,1mm

    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		MS 61 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 243 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1837 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this condition.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #33, December 2007.     		MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 244 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1838 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,4mm

    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2008.     		MS 62 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 245 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1839 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 24,90g - 37,2mm

    Provenance: CGB Treasure #2, November 2005.     		MS 60 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 246 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1840 - B (ROUEN)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,4mm
    Nice strike but some hairlines.
    		 MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 247 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1841 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,04g - 37,2mm

    		 AU 59 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 248 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1842 - W (LILLE)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,8mm
    Very rare in such grade.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, August 2006.     		MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 249 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head (G 678, F 324, KM# 749)
    1843 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,99g - 37,3mm
    Lightly dipped. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: VINCHON, 2006.     		AU 59 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 250 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1844 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,4mm

    		 AU 53 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 251 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1845 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this condition.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, October 2007.     		MS 64 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 252 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1846 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,3mm

    		 MS 62 250 /
    500 €
  • Lot #: 253 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1847 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,3mm
    Very rare in this condition.
    		 MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 254 5 FRANCS Louis Philippe I, laureate head 2nd type (G 678a, F 325, KM# 749)
    1848 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,3mm
    Of great beauty for this last year for the type. Very rare in such grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 255 5 FRANCS Hercule type (2nd republic) (G 683, F 326, KM# 756)
    1848 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this condition
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, June 2008.     		MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 256 5 FRANCS Hercule type (2nd republic) (G 683, F 326, KM# 756)
    1848 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,97g - 37,4mm
    Proof cameo graded PR65DCAM by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Extremely rare in this condition and of a rare beauty.
    Provenance: Palombo auction, June 2008.     		MS 65 5 000 /
    10 000 €
  • Lot #: 257 5 FRANCS Hercule type (2nd republic) (G 683, F 326, KM# 756)
    1849 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,4mm

    Provenance: A. WEIL, July 2005.     		MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 258 5 FRANCS Hercule type (2nd republic) (G 683, F 326, KM# 756)
    1849 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,3mm
    Nice strike and rare in this condition despite some hairlines. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: A. WEIL auction, October 2008.     		AU 59 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 259 5 FRANCS Ceres type, 2nd republic (G 719, F 327, KM# 761)
    1849 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,2mm
    Rare in this condition despite some hairlines and a tiny rim nick.
    		 MS 63 350 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 260 5 FRANCS Ceres type, 2nd republic (G 719, F 327, KM# 761)
    1850 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,3mm
    Magnificent iridescent patina. Graded MS65 by PCGS.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN Mail Bid sale, June 2009.     		MS 65 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 261 5 FRANCS Ceres type, 2nd republic (G 719, F 327, KM# 761)
    1851 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,99g - 37,3mm
    Graded MS65 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB and the Gadoury.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, October 2008.     		MS 65 700 /
    1 200 €
  • Lot #: 262 5 FRANCS President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1st trial strike by J.J. Barre (G 721, KM# 773, Maz 1216, VG 3307)
    1852 - (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,10g - 37,0mm
    Proof. Much rarer than the 2nd trial strike by J.J. Barre, this example is with plain edge.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, June 2008.     		MS 62 3 000 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 263 5 FRANCS President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 3rd trial strike by J.J. Barre (G 723, KM# Pn86)
    1852 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,47g - 37,0mm
    Proof. Much rarer than the 2nd trial strike by J.J. Barre, this example with plain edge is great beauty despite a light cleaning on obverse.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, March 2007     		MS 63 4 000 /
    8 000 €
  • Lot #: 264 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head, first proof by Barre (G 727, Maz 1630, VG 3321, KM# Pn90var.)
    1853 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 23,93g - 37,2mm
    Proof. Very rare trial strike.
    Provenance: NGSA, December 2006.     		MS 62 3 000 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 265 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1854 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,4mm
    Raised edge lettering. Very rare in this quality - graded MS65 by PCGS.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, June 2007.     		MS 65 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 266 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1855 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,08g - 37,3mm
    Hand and anchor as privy marks. Very rare in this quality with a lovely patina - graded MS64 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 267 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1856 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,7mm
    With perfect fields, but has probably being dipped. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, August 2006.     		MS 64 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 268 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1857 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,5mm
    Rare date. Lightly cleaned.
    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, January 2010.     		MS 62 2 000 /
    3 500 €
  • Lot #: 269 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1858 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,5mm
    The 2nd rarest year for the type. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN Mail Bid sale, July 2007.     		MS 63 2 000 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 270 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, bare head (G 734, F 330, KM# 782)
    1859 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,6mm
    The rarest year for the type and most likely the nicest example known with a delicate patina. Graded MS65+ by PCGS and showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB. Another 5F 1859 only graded MS63 sold for 42,160€ last year.
    Provenance: C. SILBERSTEIN private sale, June 2007.     		MS 65 15 000 /
    30 000 €
  • Lot #: 271 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, ESSAI large head (G 738, Maz 1645, VG 3554)
    1860 -
    SILVER - 22,56g - 37,2mm
    Extremely rare essai. This is the only 5 francs crown struck in 1860
    Provenance: NGSA auction, December 2006.     		MS 63 25 000 /
    50 000 €
  • Lot #: 272 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1861 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,7mm
    Variety with large mint mark "A" which is rare than the one with small "a". Graded MS64 by PCGS.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, March 2008.     		MS 64 3 500 /
    7 000 €
  • Lot #: 273 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1862 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,4mm

    Provenance: ARGENOR auction, March 2008     		MS 64 2 500 /
    5 000 €
  • Lot #: 274 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1863 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,6mm
    Graded MS64 by PCGS.
    Provenance: HERITAGE auction, June 2007.     		MS 64 3 000 /
    6 000 €
  • Lot #: 275 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1864 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,5mm
    Graded MS64 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: C. BURGAN Mail Bid sale, July 2007.     		MS 64 4 000 /
    8 000 €
  • Lot #: 276 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1865 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,4mm
    Rare date among all in this this quality despite some hairlines.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, March 2008.     		MS 62 2 500 /
    5 000 €
  • Lot #: 277 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1866 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,00g - 37,4mm
    Rare date among all in this condition, despite the fact that it has been cleaned.
    Provenance: Collection King Farouk - Patrick GUILLARD private sale, August 2006.     		MS 62 2 500 /
    4 000 €
  • Lot #: 278 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1867 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,01g - 37,4mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB, with full original luster.
    		 MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 279 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1867 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,5mm

    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, April 2008.     		MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 280 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1868 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,5mm
    Graded MS64 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 300 /
    600 €
  • Lot #: 281 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1869 - BB (STRASBOURG)
    SILVER - 24,92g - 37,2mm

    Provenance: Patrick GUILLARD private sale, March 2006.     		MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 282 5 FRANCS Napoleon III, laureate head (G 739, F 331, KM# 799)
    1870 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,04g - 37,3mm
    Very nice eye appeal with its full original luster. Graded MS64+ by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    		 MS 64 350 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 283 5 FRANCS Ceres type, without reverse legend (G 742, F 332, KM# 818)
    1870 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,03g - 37,4mm
    Rare variety, among all in this grade, with M at 4 o'clock inside the star.
    Provenance: CGB, October 2007.     		AU 58 400 /
    700 €
  • Lot #: 284 5 FRANCS Ceres type, with reverse legend (G 743, F 333, KM# 819)
    1870 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,5mm
    Very difficult to find in this grade harshly judged MS64 by PCGS for this example with perfect fields, original luster and lovely iridescent patina. This is logically the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: CGB Mail Bid sale #35, June 2008.     		MS 64 1 500 /
    3 000 €
  • Lot #: 285 5 FRANCS Hercules type (National Defense Government) (G 745, F 334, KM# 820)
    1870 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this grade with a nice patina. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, June 2010.     		MS 65 1 000 /
    2 000 €
  • Lot #: 286 5 FRANCS Ceres type, without reverse legend (G 742, F 332, KM# 818)
    1871 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,15g - 37,0mm
    Very difficult to find in this grade. Graded MS63 by PCGS. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: MERSON private sale, March 2007.     		MS 63 800 /
    1 300 €
  • Lot #: 287 5 FRANCS Hercules type, with trident (Camelinat) (G 744, F 334, KM# 823)
    1871 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,3mm
    Rare in this grade with a nice patina. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: GALLIA private sale, July 2009.     		MS 64 1 800 /
    2 800 €
  • Lot #: 288 5 FRANCS Hercules type (National Defense Government) (G 745, F 334, KM# 820)
    1871 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this grade. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB, with a nice patina.
    Provenance: J. BREIL private sale, December 2005.     		MS 64 800 /
    1 500 €
  • Lot #: 289 5 FRANCS Hercules type (National Defense Government) (G 745, F 334, KM# 820)
    1871 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,14g - 37,2mm
    Very rare in this grade.
    Provenance: SNENNP coinshow in Paris, October 2008.     		MS 62 1 000 /
    1 800 €
  • Lot #: 290 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1872 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,04g - 37,4mm
    Larges stars around "Dupré".
    		 MS 63 200 /
    400 €
  • Lot #: 291 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1872 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,02g - 37,4mm
    Variety small stars around "Dupré". Probably the nicest known example with a lovely iridescent patina. - Extracted from a PCGS MS66 slab.
    Provenance: PALOMBO auction, November 2012.     		MS 66 500 /
    1 000 €
  • Lot #: 292 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1873 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,06g - 37,1mm
    Larges stars around "Dupré".
    		 MS 65 100 /
    200 €
  • Lot #: 293 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1874 - K (BORDEAUX)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,5mm
    Very rare in this quality - graded MS66+ by PCGS.
    		 MS 66 400 /
    800 €
  • Lot #: 294 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1875 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,09g - 37,3mm

    		 MS 64 60 /
    120 €
  • Lot #: 295 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1876 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,98g - 37,3mm

    		 MS 64 80 /
    150 €
  • Lot #: 296 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1877 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,14g - 37,4mm
    This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB, with full original luster.
    		 MS 64 150 /
    300 €
  • Lot #: 297 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1878 - A (PARIS)
    SILVER - 24,95g - 37,2mm
    Raised edge lettering. Of the greatest rarity among all in this grade harshly judged MS65 by PCGS for this example with perfect fields and lovely patina. This is the example showcased in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: MERSON private sale, 2004.     		MS 65 10 000 /
    18 000 €
  • Lot #: 298 5 FRANCS Hercules type (IIIrd Republic) (G 745a, F 334, KM# 820)
    1889 - A C (PARIS)
    SILVER - 25,05g - 37,1mm
    Only 20 such coins struck for the rarest of the 5 francs coins minted between 1795 and 1889 on the occasion of the "Exposition Universelle" in Paris, in proof with plain edge. In addition to its extreme rarity, this example is the nicest known and has been graded Proof 67 by PCGS, which logically features in the Ideal Collection by CGB.
    Provenance: VINCHON auction, April 2008.     		MS 67 20 000 /
    40 000 €
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