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10 francs Stendhal Epreuve de contrôle
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1983 |
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| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing portrait effigy of the French author Stendhal occupies the central field, accompanied by a facsimile of his signature rendered in his birth name 'H. Beyle'. The circular legend reads 'STENDHAL' and 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE', with his birth and death years '1783-1842' completing the inscription around the periphery. The portrait is rendered in a realistic, medallic style characteristic of French commemorative issues of the period. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features an elaborate allegorical composition in which the facades of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and Milan Cathedral appear in the background, referencing two cities of central importance in Stendhal's literary life. In the foreground, an open book with a writing quill resting across it and a laurel sprig symbolise his literary achievements and his service as French consul. The denomination '10 FRANCS' and date '1983' appear in the field, along with the engraver's name 'J. MAUVIEL'. The word 'ESSAI' is inscribed vertically on the reverse at the 2 o'clock position. |
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