| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Dimensions | 26 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Jacki Mauviel |
| In circulation to | 1 July 1993 |
| Reference(s) | GEM#189.2 |
| Obverse description | Portrait of Stendhal and his signature in his original name, `H. Beyle`. Circular legend: `STENDHAL`, `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`, `1783-1842`. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | STENDHAL 1783-1842 RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE H. Beyle |
| Reverse description | In the background are the facades of St. Peter`s Basilica in the Vatican (in Rome) and Milan Cathedral, two cities of importance in Stendhal`s life and work, and in the foreground an open book with a writing quill across it and a laurel sprig symbolizing the honors of his consulship. Value, `J. MAUVIEL`, different and vintage. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 10 FRANCS 1983 J. MAUVIEL Le mot `ESSAI` vertical, au revers à 2 h. |
| Edge | Embossed: `LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE` separated by laurel and |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1983 - (fr) Essai tranche type A - 9 1983 - (fr) Essai tranche type B - |
| Catalog ID | 4515197860 |
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