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10 Francs (Large Head)

🇫🇷 France · 10 Francs (Large Head) · 1793–1954
Regular
Weight7 g
Diameter26 mm
MintmarkWing
Mintage 58,814,500 Combined across issues: Wing 41,627,000; Wing 17,187,500
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerPierre Turin
ReferenceKM# 908
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7042

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1947 France 10 Francs (Large Head) coins were minted?
58,814,500 were struck (Combined across issues: Wing 41,627,000; Wing 17,187,500).
What is a 1947 France 10 Francs (Large Head) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 7 g.
What is the melt value of a 1947 France 10 Francs (Large Head)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1947 France 10 Francs (Large Head) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.