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10 Euros - Coin of History La Fayette
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#180600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
The La Fayette reverse of the coin highlights a Louis aux Palmes. It is a Louis d'or struck during the Louis XVI reign during the American independence war.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LUD . XVI . D . G . FR ET NAV . REX .
DUVIV
Unabridged legend: Ludovicus XVI Dei Gratia Francorum et Navarre Rex
Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez
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 La Fayette coin's obverse features a portrait of Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who played a significant role in both the American and French Revolutions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 99999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (La Fayette) 2019 coin.
