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France 10 centimes 1976 - Marianne

France · 1976 · 10 centimes
Circulating coinCommon
€7.69estimate
137,355,711coins minted
N3 KM929
Circulating coin

Series of 10 centimes with Lagriffoul's Marianne (1962-2001)

The coin's story

This 10 centimes coin in nickel-aluminium-bronze, 92% copper, 6% aluminium and 2% nickel, belongs to the series of small denominations of the new franc, struck from 1962 to 2001. The profile of Marianne facing the wind is the work of the sculptor Henri Lagriffoul, and the reverse that of Adrien Dieudonné. Around the date are the mint marks: the cornucopia of the Paris Mint and the mark of the engraver general. In 1976, it is the dolphin of Émile Rousseau, engraver general from 1974 to 1994. The 1976 date has 137,355,711 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 17 February 2002, after the changeover to the euro.

    ObverseLagriffoul's Marianne

    REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE LAGRIFFOUL
    Design
    The left profile of Marianne, facing the wind, wearing the Phrygian cap.
    Legend
    REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
    Signature
    LAGRIFFOUL.

    HLEngraved by Henri Lagriffoul

    ReverseThe Ear of Wheat and the Olive

    LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE 10 CENTIMES 1976
    Design
    The value between an ear of wheat and an olive branch.
    Motto
    LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
    Denomination
    10 CENTIMES.
    Date
    1976.
    Signature
    A. DIEUDONNE.

    ADEngraved by Adrien Dieudonné

    Specifications

    • Denomination10 centimes
    • Year1976
    • Mintage137,355,711
    • MintMonnaie de Paris
    • MaterialCopper-aluminium-nickel
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter20 mm
    • Thickness1.41 mm
    • Weight3 g
    • EdgeThe edge is plain
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    10 centimes 20 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.41 mm.

    Composition

    Aluminium100 %

    Reference catalogues

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

    By the same engraver: Henri Lagriffoul 6 coins

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    18481992

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