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10 Francs Leon Gambetta, Silver Piedfort Issue
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1982 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a dynamic allegorical scene depicting several figures bearing flags and lances, evoking the spirit of the French Republic, with a hot-air balloon rising in the upper left background — a direct allusion to Gambetta's famous balloon escape from besieged Paris in 1870. The denomination '10 FRANCS' is prominently displayed in the center of the field, with the date '1982' in the lower exergue. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' arcs along the left and right rims respectively, while 'FRATERNITE EGALITE LIBERTE' is inscribed in stacked lines in the upper right field. The composition is rendered in a vigorous, high-relief engraving style characteristic of Monnaie de Paris commemorative issues. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Plain |
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