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10 Francs - Pétain
1941 year| Nickel | 7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value, shield, date between wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL FAMILLE PATRIE
10 FRANCS
1941
ESSAI
Edge
Milled
Comment
Contest of Delannoy, trial in bronze-nickel. Estimated quantity less than 20 copies.
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of Marshal Philippe Pétain, who was the Chief of State of Vichy France during World War II. The reverse side features a stylized image of the French Republic, with the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) inscribed at the bottom. The coin's design was created by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Normand.
