France 10 francs Stendhal 1983 edge type B

France · 1983 · 10 francs

Commemorative coinRare

€1.30estimate

3,000,972coins minted

N695 KM953

RAReference number RARA-W5XBD

Commemorative coin

Bicentenary of the birth of Stendhal (1783-1983)

The coin's story

This 10 francs coin in nickel-aluminium-bronze commemorates the bicentenary of the birth of Stendhal (1783-1842). One side shows the writer's portrait with the signature of his real name, H. Beyle. The other brings together the façades of St Peter's Basilica in Rome and Milan Cathedral, two cities important in his life and work, an open book with a quill, and a laurel sprig recalling his post as consul. Both sides are the work of Jacki Mauviel. The edge bears LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ, in direction A or B. The coin was struck in 3,000,972 pieces and ceased to be legal tender on 1 July 1993.

ObverseStendhal

STENDHAL 1783-1842 RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE H. Beyle

Design: The portrait of Stendhal and his signature H. Beyle.
Legend: STENDHAL 1783-1842 · RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).

JMEngraved by Jacki Mauviel

ReverseRome and Milan

10 FRANCS 1983 J. MAUVIEL

Design: The façades of St Peter's in Rome and of Milan Cathedral, an open book with a quill and a laurel sprig.
Denomination: 10 FRANCS.
Date: 1983.
Signature: J. MAUVIEL.

JMEngraved by Jacki Mauviel

Specifications

Denomination10 francs
Year1983
Mintage3,000,972
MintMonnaie de Paris
MaterialCopper-aluminium-nickel
ShapeRound
Diameter26 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Weight10 g
EdgeThe edge bears an incuse inscription.**Inscription: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), between a laurel branch, an olive branch and an ear of wheat
ScriptsLatin