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10 Euros - Coin of History Guillaume the Conqueror
2019 year| Billon (.333 silver) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#163299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin shows the Denier of Richard II, duke of Normandy and Guillaume the Conqueror's grandfather. Richard II is the first who put his duke title on the coins.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Monnaie de Paris strikes coins for France since year 864. The treasures, that belongs to its heritage, are the series’ essence. It recounts France’s History on some twenty coins, going from the Roman period until today.The series will be launched in two stages : the first wave in March 2019 and the second one in September 2019. It is composed of 18 10€ Silver coins depicting former french currencies.
Two uncolorized 50€ Silver coins, two colorized 50€ Silver coins and the 200€ Gold coin complete the series and present strong French symbols.
Interesting fact
The Guillaume the Conqueror coin was minted in 2019 as part of France's "Coin of History" series, which honors significant historical figures and events from French history. Guillaume the Conqueror, also known as William the Conqueror, was a Norman king who ruled England from 1066 until his death in 1087. He is best known for his conquest of England in 1066, which had a profound impact on the language, culture, and political landscape of both France and England. The coin's design features a portrait of Guillaume the Conqueror on one side and the French national emblem on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 85000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros - Coin of History (Guillaume the Conqueror) 2019 coin.
