10 francs François Rude piéfort argent

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IssuerFrance
Year1984
TypeCoin pattern
Value10 Francs (10 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight22.8 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jean-Pierre Gendis
In circulation to1 July 1993
Reference(s) GEM#190.P2
Obverse descriptionPortrait of François Rude in his sixties, dressed as a sculptor, and his signature. `RF` on the beard, laurel branch. Circular legend: `FRANÇOIS RUDE` on two lines, `1784-1855`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANÇOIS RUDE RF 1784-1855
Reverse descriptionA detail from F. RUDE`s major work, `Le Départ des volontaires de 1792`. Face value, different and vintage.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering10 FRANCS 1984
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1984  - - 244
Catalog ID9932269120
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