A historic silver coin from the Third French Republic (1870-1940), minted in 1931 as part of the "Francs Turin" series. Designed by Pierre Turin, this coin is admired for its elegant representation of Marianne, symbolizing the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
The obverse features a right-facing laurel-crowned portrait of Marianne, representing the strength and resilience of the French Republic. The reverse displays the denomination 10 Francs, the year 1931, and the French national motto: LIBERTÉ – ÉGALITÉ – FRATERNITÉ, separated by a horizontal line and flanked by two wheat stalks.
Specifications:
🔹 Country: France
🔹 Ruling Authority: Third Republic (1870-1940)
🔹 Year of Issue: 1931
🔹 Denomination: 10 Francs
🔹 Composition: Silver (.680)
🔹 Weight: 10 g
🔹 Diameter: 28 mm
🔹 Thickness: 2.01 mm
🔹 Shape: Round
🔹 Edge: Reeded
🔹 Technique: Milled
🔹 Orientation: Coin alignment
🔹 Engraver: Pierre Turin
🔹 Mint: Monnaie de Paris
This 1931-dated 10 Francs coin was demonetized on April 16, 1945, but remains highly collectible, valued for its historical significance and elegant Art Deco design.
