5 Francs Coin Type
Rapid Wrecks
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Country of Origin France
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Province Mint Paris
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Soverign Issuer Napoleon B
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Date 1793-99
Museum Reference
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Museum Reference RP18430 - 5 Francs (1793-99)
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Registration Number 18430
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CatalogueCr 138.1
Coin information
| Coin Name | 5 Francs |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | France |
| Province Mint | Paris |
| Soverign Issuer | Napoleon B |
| Date | 1793-99 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.31g |
| Condition | P |
| Ship | Rapid |
| Date Found | 1979 |
| Museum reference | RP18430 - 5 Francs (1793-99) |
| Registration Number | 18430 |
| Catalogue | Cr 138.1 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/numismatics/rp18430-5-francs-1793-99 |
Rapid
The Rapid built in USA. The Rapid cargo was Coins, 280.000 silver dollars. The Rapid was lost 1811/01/07 at Ningaloo Reef.
An American China trader wrecked at Ningaloo reef in 1811. The first example of an outwardbound American China trader to be examined from the archaeological perspective. Reported in the Columbian Sentinel dated 3 August 1811 to have had $280 000 in specie on its outward journey from Boston. Rapid departed Boston for Canton on 28 September 1810. After rounding the Cape of Good Hope, sailed...
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