10 Francs Small head

€685.00
IssuerFrance
Year1947-1949
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value10 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight7 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness1.74 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Pierre Turin
In circulation to1 August 1953
Reference(s) F#362, KM#909, Gad#811
Obverse descriptionThe head of Republic right with a phrygian cap which brushes by the denticles. NOTE: 1947 issues differ from KM#908.1 and KM#908.2 by smaller head on the obverse.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE P.TURIN
(Translation: French Republic)
Reverse descriptionDenomination above date, inscription below, grain columns flank. NOTE: If mintmarked it is below ER of FRATERNITE
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering10 FRANCS 1949 LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
(Translation: Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood)
EdgeReeded
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
B
Beaumont-le-Roger, France
Mintage1947  - hybrid (alignment of different top) - addition Franc 2019 -
1947  - KM#909.1 -
1947 B - KM#909.2 -
1948  - KM#909.1 - 155 945 000
1948 B - KM#909.2 - 40 499 500
1948 B - KM#909.2 (`B` touches rim) -
1949  - KM#909.1 - 111 972 500
1949 B - KM#909.2 - 29 517 500
Catalog ID7281524610
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