Obverse
Laureate and radiant bust of Liberty facing, hands at top, swallow and plumb level at sides, designer's name at bottom, country name around
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E. FAROCHON
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath of olive and oak branches. Motto along rim
Lettering: 5 FRANCS 1848 LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
