1834 France 5 Francs - VF – King Louis-Philippe I – ASW 0.7234 oz

1834 France 5 Francs silver coin, struck during the reign of King Louis-Philippe I (1830–1848), the final king of France. This large crown-sized silver coin represents the stability of the July Monarchy and remains one of the most recognizable 19th-century French silver issues.

The obverse features a right-facing bust of Louis-Philippe I wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing authority and civic leadership. The surrounding legend reads “LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANÇAIS,” with the engraver’s signature DOMARD·F visible below the bust. The coin exhibits even circulation wear with pleasing original toning and soft champagne-gold highlights in the fields.

The reverse displays the denomination “5 FRANCS” above the date 1834, encircled by a detailed wreath of oak and laurel branches tied with a ribbon at the base. Edge reeding remains well defined, and the overall strike is centered with strong remaining detail for the issue.

Struck in .900 fine silver, this coin contains substantial precious metal content and offers a compelling blend of bullion value and historical appeal. Louis-Philippe 5 Francs coins are highly sought after by collectors of French silver, European crowns, and classic world coinage.