10 Centimes (Piedfort) 1962-1982 front 10 Centimes (Piedfort) 1962-1982 back
10 Centimes (Piedfort) 1962-1982 photo
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10 Centimes Piedfort

 
Aluminium bronze 5.83 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Years
1962-1982
Value
10 Centimes (0.10&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
5.83 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
17 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#126138
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

The face value is surrounded with a wheat ear, an olive branch and the French motto: "LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
·FRATERNITE·
10
CENTIMES
1974
A. DIEUDONNE

Translation: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

Engraver: Adrien Dieudonné

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Centimes (Piedfort) 1962-1982 coin from France was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. L. Pétel. Pétel was a prominent artist in France during the 20th century, known for his work on various coins, medals, and sculptures. He designed several other coins for France, including the 10 Francs coin featuring the image of General Charles de Gaulle.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1962  500 - - - - - -
1967  500 - - - - - -
1968  500 - - - - - -
1971  500 - - - - - -
1972  250 - - - - - -
1973  250 - - - - - -
1974  97 - - - - - -
1975  127 - - - - - -
1976  200 - - - - - -
1977  85 - - - - - -
1978  147 - - - - - -
1979  300 - - - - - -
1980  148 - - - - - -
1981  104 - - - - - -
1982  53 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes (Piedfort) 1962-1982 coin.