10 Euros Franc a Cheval, silver

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2015
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight22.2 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2264
Obverse descriptionThe Sower
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRF 20 15
Reverse descriptionThe Franc à Cheval created in 1360, the first French franc. The obverse and the reverse of the Franc à Cheval represent two branches of this quatrefoil. At the center we can see the French army around Jean II during the Poitiers battle in 1356.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBATAILLE DE POITIERS 1356 10 EURO
(Translation: The Battle of Poitiers)
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2015  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID7060948530
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