© CGB
© CGB
10 Francs Génie de la Bastille
1988 year| Gold (.920) | 12 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
In circular caption "FREEDOM EQUALITY FRATERNITY" / In the center the value / At the bottom the year / In the background a triangular geometric figure striated
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ
10F
1990
FRATERNITÉ
Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs (Génie de la Bastille) 1988 gold coin from France is that it features a unique design that represents the "Genius of the Bastille," which is a personification of the spirit of the French Revolution. The coin's design includes a portrait of a woman symbolizing liberty, surrounded by symbols of the revolution such as the tricolor flag, the Phrygian cap, and the fasces. This coin was minted to commemorate the bicentenary of the French Revolution, and its design was created by the French artist, Pierre-Philippe Riffaud.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Génie de la Bastille) 1988 coin.
