Obverse
Laureate head of Liberty facing left, radiant plumb level at top, engraver's name at bottom, country name along rim
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E. ROGAT
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of oak and olive branches. Motto at top along rim, date at bottom
Lettering: 5 FRANCS LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 1848
