| 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 |
| Edge |
Plain |
| Mint |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage |
1983 - - 206
|
| Numisquare ID |
6575955150 |
| Comments |
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