10 francs Hercule Essai or

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1964
TypeCoin pattern
Value10 Francs (10 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionGold (.920)
Weight42.58 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Atelier de Gravure (A.G.M.M.)
In circulation to20 February 1980
Reference(s) KM#932 , Schön#236 , Gad 1789#813 , Franc 2014#364 , GEM#183.5
Obverse descriptionThe face value, within a wreath of two branches, one of laurel, the other of oak, is surrounded by the inscription: `REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE` followed by a star.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 10 FRANCS 1964 ESSAI
Reverse descriptionNude Hercules with leonté, standing frontally, unites Liberté standing on the left, holding a pike surmounted by a Phrygian cap, and Égalité on the right, holding the level. They are surrounded by the motto `LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE Dupré
EdgeIn relief: motifs on the theme of agriculture
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1964  - - 2
Catalog ID2828415590
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