10 Francs Hercule Gold Piedfort

Features

Issuer	France
Period	Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type	Patterns
Years	1971-1973
Value	10 Francs (10 FRF)
Currency	New franc (1960-2001)
Composition	Gold (.920)
Weight	84.1 g
Diameter	37 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 8173
References	KM# P435, P483 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , GEM# 183.P2 Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.

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Series: Hercules type

Obverse

Denomination and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
10
FRANCS
1973

Translation:
Republic of France
10
Francs
1973

Engravers: Augustin Dupré, Atelier de Gravure (A.G.M.M. / AdG)

Reverse

Hercules group, exergue line below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
Dupré

Translation: Liberty Equality Fraternity

Engravers: Augustin Dupré, Atelier de Gravure (A.G.M.M. / AdG)

Edge

Motifs in relief relating respectively to agriculture (sheaf of wheat, rooster, bunch of grapes), industry (hammer, cogwheel, compass) and trade (scales, cornucopia, caduceus). Automatically translated

Mint

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

Mark

Raymond Joly, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1958-1974)

Comments

Only the 1973 vintage is embossed.

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Date	Mintage	UNC	References
Undetermined
1971	250		GEM# 183.P2 Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.	Proof
1973	250	$ 16 000	GEM# 183.P2 Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.	Proof

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Bullion value: USD 11 075.18 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 2.488 oz

Current gold price: 4452.21 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2026 January 12 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3129 Lot 34159	12 Jan 2026	1973 – GEM# 183.P2 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)	USD 14 640.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3122 Lot 34485	21 Jan 2025	1973 – GEM# 183.P2 – Proof	UNC	USD 9600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107 Lot 30112	3 May 2023	1973 – GEM# 183.P2 – Proof	UNC (PCGS SP66)	USD 9600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 30199	5 May 2022	1973 – GEM# 183.P2 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR67 Ultra Cameo)	USD 15 600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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