| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Dimensions | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Claude Lesot |
| In circulation to | 1 July 1993 |
| Reference(s) | KM#956, Schön#249, Gad#819, F#370 |
| Obverse description | An open book with a writing quill across it, an antique theater mask reminding us that Hugo was also a playwright, and various characters and elements from Les Misérables: Notre-Dame de Paris in the background, a barricade over which Gavroche straddles, Cosette. The scene is completed with the author`s signature. Circular legend: `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`, different and vintage. At the top, on 2 lines, the value. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 10
FRANCS
Victor Hugo
RÉPUBLIQUE 1985 FRANÇAISE (Translation: 10 FRANCS Victor Hugo FRENCH 1985 REPUBLIC) |
| Reverse description | NOTE: Rim types `Tranche A` and `Tranche B` |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | VICTOR HUGO 1885 1985 C.LESOT |
| Edge | Smooth with inscription |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1985 - (fr) F. 370/2 - Essai tranche type B - 1985 - (fr) F. 370/3 - Tranche type A - 10 000 511 1985 - (fr) F. 370/4 - Tranche type B - 1985 - Essai - 1 850 |
| Catalog ID | 5050368570 |
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