10 Euros - Coin of History (Les Papes en Avignon) 2019 front 10 Euros - Coin of History (Les Papes en Avignon) 2019 back
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10 Euros - Coin of History Les Papes en Avignon

2019 year
Billon (.333 silver) 17 g 31 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#180602
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

The Papes en Avignon coin represents a Gros of Clement VI, which was a coin in circulation during the Clement VI reign, also named "The Wonderful", 3rd Pape of Avignon.

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

One interesting fact about the "Coin of History (Les Papes en Avignon) 2019" is that it features an image of the Palais des Papes, a historic palace in Avignon, France, which was the seat of the Pope during the 14th century. The palace is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important examples of Gothic architecture in France.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  99999 - - - - - -

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