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France 10 francs Léon Gambetta 1982

France · 1982 · 10 francs
Commemorative coinRare
€4.90estimate
3,044,511coins minted
N1192 KM950
RAReference number RARA-C5HUA
Commemorative coin

Centenary of the death of Léon Gambetta (1882-1982)

The coin's story

This 10 francs coin in nickel-aluminium-bronze commemorates the centenary of the death of Léon Gambetta (1838-1882). After the fall of Napoleon III, Gambetta played an important role in the proclamation of the Third Republic on 4 September 1870. In October, as Minister of the Interior in the Government of National Defence, he left besieged Paris by balloon to reach Tours and organise the raising of troops. One side shows his profile, the other, a hot-air balloon rising above flags, in memory of this departure. Both sides are the work of Émile Rousseau. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 1 July 1993.

    ObverseLéon Gambetta

    LÉON GAMBETTA 1838-1882ER
    Design
    The left profile of Léon Gambetta, the engraver's initials on the nape of the neck.
    Legend
    LÉON GAMBETTA 1838-1882.
    Signature
    ER.

    ÉREngraved by Émile Rousseau

    ReverseGambetta's Balloon

    LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1982 10 FRANCS
    Design
    A hot-air balloon rising above flags.
    Motto
    LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
    Legend
    RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
    Denomination
    10 FRANCS.
    Date
    1982.

    ÉREngraved by Émile Rousseau

    Specifications

    • Denomination10 francs
    • Year1982
    • Mintage3,044,511
    • MintMonnaie de Paris
    • MaterialCopper-nickel-aluminium
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter26 mm
    • Thickness2.5 mm
    • Weight10 g
    • EdgeThe edge is plain
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    10 francs 26 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2.5 mm.

    Composition

    Aluminium100 %

    Reference catalogues

    N1192Numista KM950Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

    5 centimes1978 · 17 mm 5 centimes1980 · 17 mm 10 francs1986 · 21 mm 10 francs1986 · 21 mm 20 centimes1981 · 23.5 mm 10 francs1982 · 26 mm 10 francs1983 · 26 mm 10 francs1983 · 26 mm

    By the same engraver: Émile Rousseau 3 coins

    1988France 1 franc 1988 - 30th Anniversary of the Fifth Republic - Proof 1992France 5 francs Pierre Mendès-France 1992

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