© Laurent Paul Montaron (CC BY)
© Laurent Paul Montaron (CC BY)
Jeton 5 francs Hercule Cartaux
| Brass clad cardboard | 4 g | 37 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Play money |
| Years | 1892-1908 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Composition | Brass clad cardboard |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#426473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nude Hercules with leonté, standing frontally, unites Liberté standing on the right, holding a pike surmounted by a Phrygian cap, and Égalité on the left, holding the level. They are surrounded by the motto of the Republic.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
CARTAUX PARIS
FC
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Inspired by the Hercules 5 francs, the Hercules Liberty and Equality motif is reversed from left to right in relation to the coin on which this token is based.
