Obverse
Laureate head of Liberty facing with band in hair bearing motto, engraver's signature at bottom, country name along rim
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ GAYRARD REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath of olive and oak branches, motto along rim
Lettering: 5 FRANCS 1848 LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
