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10 Francs Treasures of the Nile - Champollion
1998 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Sphinx and pyramids
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRÉSORS DU NIL
1998
10F
Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Jean-François Champollion, a French philologist and orientalist who is best known for deciphering the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt. The coin was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Champollion's death and features a depiction of him surrounded by Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Treasures of the Nile - Champollion) 1998 coin.
