10 Francs (Hugh Capet; Trial) 1987 front 10 Francs (Hugh Capet; Trial) 1987 back
10 Francs (Hugh Capet; Trial) 1987 photo
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10 Francs Hugh Capet; Trial

1987 year
Bronze-nickel 12 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1987
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Bronze-nickel
Weight
12 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 July 1993
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#365447
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Denomination and date within circle

Script: Latin

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

Engraver: Gérard Baldrati

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Hugh Capet; Trial 10 Francs coin from France is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1987 as a trial piece, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in limited quantities. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, one of these coins sold for over $10,000 in 2019!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  1850 - - - - - -

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