© LOUIS Romain
© LOUIS Romain
10 Francs Victor Hugo - BU
1985 year| Silver (.900) | 12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
In circular legend "VICTOR HUGO". On three lines to the left, "1885 - 1985". In the center, a bust of Victor Hugo. On the right, a laurel branch. Under the bust the signature "G. LESOT".
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) is the most important of the French Romantic authors.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR HUGO
1885-1985
C.LESOT
Engraver: Claude Lesot
Edge
Plain
Comment
According to Franc V, there were 20,000 BU boxed copies with certificate of authenticity (F #5200/2) and 10,000 encapsulated copies (F #1300/2).According to Gadoury, there were 8,000 BE copies (KM #956b).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs (Victor Hugo - BU) 1985 coin from France is that it features a unique design that was created specifically for this coin. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Victor Hugo, a famous French writer and poet, while the reverse side features a scene from his novel "Les Misérables." This coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Hugo's death and was produced in a limited quantity, making it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Victor Hugo - BU) 1985 coin.
