10 Euros Limousin

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2012
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight10 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness1.70 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)J. Jimenez
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1878
Obverse descriptionThe top left of the coin features the face of the Marquise de Pompadour and her title `LA MARQUISE DE POMPADOUR`. At top right is an open book and below it a château. At the bottom of the coin is the outline of the Limousin region, with the letters `RF` for République Française above it. Along the scroll is the name of the region `LIMOUSIN`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLA MARQUISE DE POMPADOUR LIMOUSIN RF
Reverse descriptionThe face value between two branches of laurel and oak, surrounded by the French motto and three hexagons.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ EURO 10 2012
EdgePlain.
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2012  - - 70 000
Catalog ID5824714200
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