Coin France 10 Francs Laureate head - 1930 Silver

• Obverse: Bust of Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap, symbol of the French Republic, surrounded by the words "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE".
• Reverse: The face value "10 FRANCS" surrounded by a wreath of oak and olive branches, with the inscription "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" at the top.
• Engraver: Pierre Turin
• Main Motif: Marianne and republican symbols

Historical Context:

• Issuance: Created by the law of June 25, 1928, and put into circulation in 1929 during the Third Republic.
• Demonetization: Demonetized on April 16, 1945, by the ordinance of March 31, 1945.
• Usage: Used for regular circulation.

Known Variants:

• Two "Essai" coins in 1929: one in cupro-aluminum and one in silver.

680 Silver
Ø 28.00mm, Weight 10.00g
KM. 878, Gad 801, FF+
France