10 Euros - Coin of History Vercingetorix

€180,423.00
IssuerFrance
Year2019
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBillon (.333 silver)
Weight17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2775
Obverse descriptionThe obverse of the coin shows its face value decorated with an oak branch and a laurel branch, evoking the Euro sign. The motifs on the reverse side are framed with a set of lines representing France`s hexagonal shape.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE EURO 10 2019
Reverse descriptionThe Vercingetorix coin shows a stater. The staters were antique coins, which circulated from Greece to Gaul. There were the first coins to be subject to counterfeiting. The Vercingetorix face which is visible in some of the coins is probably inspired by Apollon.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVERCI NGETORIX
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2019  - - 99 999
Catalog ID4111507730
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