10 Francs Essai, France

10 Francs Essai, France, 1955 obverse image10 Francs Essai, France, 1955 reverse image
10 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1955
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
10 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.00-$364.15

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

10 Francs Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Crowned shield (coat of arms of Saint-Denis de la Runion) divides value, ribbon below with PRAETER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET motto.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

10 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI L.BAZOR GB 1955

Reverse:

REUNION 10 FRS praeter omnes angulus ridet

10 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium bronze

Size

10 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:3 g
  • Diameter:20 mm
  • Thickness:1.9 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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