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10 Francs Hugh Capet; Trial
1987 year| Bronze-nickel | 12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| 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 |
| 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.