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10 francs François Rude épreuve de contrôle
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1984 |
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| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter portrait effigy of the sculptor François Rude in his sixties, depicted in working attire befitting his profession. The monogram 'RF' (République Française) appears incorporated into the beard. A laurel branch is present in the field. The circular legend 'FRANÇOIS RUDE' is inscribed around the portrait, with the dates '1784-1855' completing the inscription. The artist's facsimile signature appears in the design. |
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| Reverse description | Central design features a detail from François Rude's celebrated sculptural masterpiece 'Le Départ des volontaires de 1792' (also known as 'La Marseillaise'), the monumental high-relief adorning the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The face value '10 FRANCS' is inscribed in the field, accompanied by the date '1984'. The composition conveys the dynamic, heroic character of Rude's original work. |
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Épreuves de contrôle are internal mint verification pieces — struck in lead to check die alignment, relief depth, and collar fit before production runs begin in the intended metal. They were never intended for collectors and rarely left the Monnaie de Paris through official channels. This example, catalogued under GEM 190.1, corresponds to the 1984 François Rude commemorative ten-franc issue honoring the Dijon-born sculptor best known for La Marseillaise on the Arc de Triomphe.
Lead's malleability makes these strikes useful diagnostically but fragile in handling.