10 Euros - Coin of History One Hundred Years War

Issuer France
Year 2019
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 10 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Billon (.333 silver)
Weight 17 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2773
Obverse description The 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 lettering RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE EURO 10 2019
Reverse description The reverse of the coin retakes the `franc à cheval` which represents the king Jean II (le Bon) charging on horseback. This gold coin should allow both to pay the king`s ransom and rebuild his authority.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth
Mint Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage 2019 - - 85 000
Numisquare ID 6442833220
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