10 Francs (Hugh Capet) 1987 front 10 Francs (Hugh Capet) 1987 back
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10 Francs Hugh Capet

1987 year
Copper-aluminium-nickel 10 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1987
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#693
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Denomination and date within circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE+LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE+
10
Francs
1987 G.BALDRATI

Engraver: Gérard Baldrati

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin features a portrait of Hugh Capet, the first king of the Capetian dynasty, who ruled France from 987 to 996. He is depicted on the coin wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing his royal power and authority. The coin's design was created by the French sculptor and engraver, Pierre-Jules Mène.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  19958656 - - - - - -

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