ObverseTurin's Marianne
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE P.TURIN
- Design
- The right profile of Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap and a wreath of foliage.
- Legend
- REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
- Signature
- P.TURIN.
PTEngraved by Pierre Turin
France · 1949 · 10 francsSeries of cupronickel 10 francs by Turin (1947-1949)
This 10 francs coin in cupronickel, 75% copper and 25% nickel, was designed by the engraver Pierre Turin. Struck from 1947 to 1949 under the Fourth Republic, it accompanied the post-war rise in prices. The obverse shows the right profile of Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap and a wreath of foliage, the reverse, two ears of wheat around the value and the motto. Numista distinguishes a “small head” and a “large head” according to the position of the cap relative to the beaded border. The 1949 coins were struck in Paris and at Beaumont-le-Roger (letter B). The coin ceased to be legal tender as early as 1 August 1953.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.74 mm.
10 centimes1945 · 17 mm
10 francs1950 · 20 mm
1 franc1948 · 23 mm
20 francs1952 · 23.5 mm
20 centimes1945 · 24 mm
2 francs1944 · 27 mm
2 francs1947 · 27 mm
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