10 francs Stendhal essai or

Commemorative issue

Bicentenary of the birth of Stendhal (1783-1983).

Series: 10 francs Stendhal

Obverse

Portrait of Stendhal and his signature in his original name, "H. Beyle".
Circular legend: "STENDHAL", "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", "1783-1842".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STENDHAL
1783-1842
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
H. Beyle

Engraver: Jacki Mauviel

Reverse

In the background are the facades of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (in Rome) and Milan Cathedral, two cities of importance in Stendhal's life and work, and in the foreground an open book with a writing quill across it and a laurel sprig symbolizing the honors of his consulship.
Value, "J. MAUVIEL", different and vintage.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
FRANCS
1983
J. MAUVIEL
Le mot "ESSAI" vertical, au revers à 2 h.

Engraver: Jacki Mauviel

Edge

Embossed: "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" separated by laurel and olive branches and an ear of wheat.

There are two variations for the slice: slice A (obverse text legible upwards) and slice B (reverse text legible upwards).

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Émile Rousseau, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1974-1994)

Comments

There is nothing to indicate whether there are two types of slice for this "TRIAL":

Tribute coinage to present the coin to dignitaries of the state.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Pour cette “ESSAI” rien n'indique si il existe deux types de tranche : 

Frappe d'hommage pour présenter la monnaie aux dignitaires de l'état.

See also

• Literature
• Religious building
• Birth anniversary
• Artist

• 10 Francs (Stendhal)

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References
Undetermined
1983			9								GEM# 189.2 Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.	(fr) Essai tranche type A
1983											GEM# 189.2 Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.	(fr) Essai tranche type B

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Numista Rarity index: 100

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Bullion value: USD 2544.14

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Actual gold weight: 0.592 oz

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