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10 Francs pattern of Bénard
1929 year| Copper-aluminium | 9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated female figure left, facing right. Left arm resting on harvested crops, right hand holding pitchfork. Date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE FRATERNITE
10 FRANCS
1929
Engraver: Raoul Bénard
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Francs (pattern of Bénard) 1929 coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was also responsible for creating the famous "Sower" design used on French coins during the early 20th century.
