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10 Francs Large head
| Copper-nickel | 7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1945-1947 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.72 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Two ears of wheat surrounding the face value and the French currency.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
FRANCS
1946
LIBERTE
EGALITE
FRATERNITE
Translation:
10
FRANCS
1946
LIBERTY
EQUALITY
BROTHERSHIP
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1947 issues very similar to KM#909.1 and KM#909.2. but the head at the obverse is larger for KM#909.1How to understand the difference for laurel leaves above Marianne's forehead in the obverse:
- these are long:
