10 francs Victor Hugo épreuve de contrôle Avers

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1985
TypeCoin pattern
Value
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionSilver plated lead
Weight87.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Claude Lesot
In circulation to1 July 1993
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionAn 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 scriptLatin
Obverse lettering10 FRANCS Victor Hugo RÉPUBLIQUE 1985 FRANÇAISE
Reverse description
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage ?  - -
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1985  - - 1
Catalog ID2127553190
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