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10 Francs Victor Hugo - BU
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a right-facing bust of the poet and novelist Victor Hugo in high relief, rendered in a classical portrait style. A laurel branch appears to the right of the bust, symbolizing artistic and literary achievement. To the left of the portrait, the commemorative dates '1885 - 1985' are inscribed on three lines, marking the centenary of Hugo's death. The engraver's signature 'C. LESOT' appears below the bust. A circular legend reading 'VICTOR HUGO' frames the upper portion of the design. |
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| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
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