Obverse
Laureate head of Liberty facing left, with crown of towers and necklace, designer's name at bottom, country name along rim
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE VIVIER F.
Reverse
Caduceus flanked by oak and olive branches divides denomination, date at bottom, motto at top along rim
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 1848 5 F.