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10 Euros Arrivée de La Fayette à Boston
2020 year| Silver (.900) | 22.20 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.20 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coat of arms composed of the visual of the Hermione, the frigate used by the Marquis de La Fayette to travel from France to Boston. On the upper part of the coat of arms, fleur-de-lys echoing the monarchy are visible. The coat of arms is surrounded by French and American flags echoing the signature of the independence of the United States.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMP.E DES GRENADIERS VOLONTAIRES DU III.e BATA.ON VI.e DIV.ON
VIVRE LIBRE OU MOURIR
2020
Edge
Plain.
Comment
La Fayette came to the aid of the American colonists led by George Washington, taking 6,000 men with him to the conflict. This event was the driving force behind the victories that led to American independence. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the French frigate La Fayette in Boston in 1780, which marked the beginning of French support for the American Revolution. The coin's design features a depiction of the ship and its crew, as well as the flags of both France and the United States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Arrivée de La Fayette à Boston) 2020 coin.
