10 Francs (Capetian; Silver Proof Issue) 1987 front 10 Francs (Capetian; Silver Proof Issue) 1987 back
10 Francs (Capetian; Silver Proof Issue) 1987 photo
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10 Francs Capetian; Silver Proof Issue

1987 year
Silver (.950) 12 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#48923
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Hugues-Capet crowned, standing frontally on a background strewn with crosses.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MILLENAIRE CAPETIEN
987 1987

Engraver: Gérard Baldrati

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Francs (Capetian; Silver Proof Issue) 1987 coin from France features the portrait of King Francis I, also known as Francis I of France, who reigned from 1515 to 1547. He was the first king of the Angoulême branch of the House of Valois, and his reign saw the rise of the French Renaissance. The coin's design was inspired by a portrait of the king painted by the French artist Jean Clouet.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Capetian; Silver Proof Issue) 1987 coin.