Obverse
Head of Liberty facing left adorned with sophisticated wreath; phrygian cap, hand and plumb level at right, engraver's name at bottom, country name along rim
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E.A. OUDINÉ F.
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath. Olive branch and motto along rim
Lettering: 5 FRANCS LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 1848