© CGB
© CGB
10 francs Vctor Hugo Piéfort en cupro-nickel-aluminium
1985 year| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 20 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 10 Francs 10 FRF = USD 1.67 |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
In circular legend "VICTOR HUGO" / On 3 lines on the left "1885 - 1985" / In the center the bust of Victor Hugo / On the right a laurel branch / Under the bust the signature "C. LESOT".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR HUGO
1885
1985
C.LESOT
Engraver: Claude Lesot
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 francs Vctor Hugo (Piéfort en cupro-nickel-aluminium) 1985 from France is that it was minted in a unique tri-metallic composition of copper, aluminum, and nickel, which gives it a distinctive color and texture that sets it apart from other coins.
