© CGB
© CGB
10 Francs - Pétain
| Copper-nickel | 9.7 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1940-1944 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 August 1944 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
10 FRS above an allegorical scene depicting a mother and child and two men shaking hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL FAMILLE PATRIE ESSAI
10
FRANCS
E. J. VÉZIEN
Engraver: Élie-Jean Vézien
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Pétain, who was also the Chief of State of Vichy France during World War II. The coin features a unique design that showcases Pétain's initials, "ACP," on the obverse side, along with the motto "Travail, Famille, Patrie" (Work, Family, Homeland), which was a prominent slogan of the Vichy regime.
