Coin France 10 Francs Laureate head - 1931 Silver

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• Obverse: Bust of Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap, symbol of the French Republic, surrounded by the words "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE".
• Reverse: The face value "10 FRANCS" surrounded by a wreath of oak and olive branches, with the words "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" at the top.
• Engraver: Pierre Turin
• Main motif: Marianne and Republican symbols

Historical Context:

• Issue: Created by the law of June 25, 1928, and put into circulation in 1929 during the Third Republic.
• Demonetization: Demonetized on April 16, 1945, by the ordinance of March 31, 1945.
• Usage: Used for general circulation.
• Known variants:
  • Two "Essay" type coins in 1929: one in cupro-aluminum and another in silver.