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10 Euros - Chimène - 'Pierre Corneille'
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A right-facing portrait bust of the French playwright Pierre Corneille dominates the center of the field, rendered in fine engraved lines with naturalistic detail including period dress and a cravat. To the left of the portrait, a celebrated quotation from 'Le Cid' is inscribed in stacked uppercase letters: 'L'AMOUR EST UN TYRAN QUI N'ÉPARGNE PERSONNE'. The denomination '10 EURO' appears in bold numerals to the right. Corneille's signature in flowing script is engraved below the portrait, accompanied by a quill pen motif. The date '2015' is inscribed at the bottom of the field, flanked by mint marks. |
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| Reverse lettering | L'AMOUR EST UN TYRAN QUI N'ÉPARGNE PERSONNE 10 EURO Corneille 2015 |
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