10 Francs (François Rude) 1984 front 10 Francs (François Rude) 1984 back
10 Francs (François Rude) 1984 photo
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10 Francs François Rude

1984 year
Copper-aluminium-nickel 10 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1984
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Copper-aluminium-nickel
Weight
10 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 July 1993
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1193
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Marianne, winged warrior in victory leading the people into battle. Fragment of the decoration of the Arc de Triomphe (a public monument in Paris) called: 'Départ des volontaires de 1792', also known as 'La Marseillaise'. Made by sculptor François Rude.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
FRANCS
1984

Engraver: Jean-Pierre Gendis

Designer: François Rude

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

Translation: Liberty Equality Fraternity

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