France 10 Francs, 1985

10 Francs from France. Issued in 1985. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 26 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse

Circular legend "RÉPUBLIQUE - 1985 - FRANÇAISE". In the center, Gavroche holding a pistol, with Cosette seated, on the right, mask, pen and book. In the background, Notre-Dame de Paris. Below, the signature "Victor Hugo". At the top, on two lines, the value.

Reverse

In circular legend "VICTOR HUGO". On three lines to the left, "1885 - 1985". In the center, a bust of Victor Hugo. On the right, a laurel branch. Under the bust the signature "G. LESOT". Victor Hugo (1802-1885) is the most important of the French Romantic authors.

Edge

Smooth