10 Francs 1899-1914 front 10 Francs 1899-1914 back
10 Francs 1899-1914 photo
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10 Francs

 
Gold (.900) 3.2258 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1899-1914
Value
10 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
3.2258 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
25 June 1928
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6007
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Cockerel left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
10 Fcs
1911

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Engraver: Jules-Clément Chaplain

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Francs 1899-1914 coin from France is that it was minted during a time when France was transitioning from a gold standard to a silver standard. As a result, the coin was minted in both gold and silver, with the gold version being less common and therefore more valuable to collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1899  689503 - - - - - -
1900  1570433 - - - - - -
1901  2100001 - - - - - -
1905  1425633 - - - - - -
1906  3665353 - - - - - -
1907  3363875 - - - - - -
1908  1650337 - - - - - -
1909  598795 - - - - - -
1910  2109687 - - - - - -
1911  1880865 - - - - - -
1912  1755507 - - - - - -
1914  3047863 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs 1899-1914 coin.