Moneta Francia 10 Francs Marian with laureate head - 1945 - short shoots

Obverse: Bust of Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap, symbol of the French Republic, surrounded by the words "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE". Reverse: The face value "20 FRANCS" surrounded by a wreath of oak and olive branches, with the inscription "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" at the top. Engraver: Pierre Turin Main motif: Marianne and republican symbols

Historical Context:

Issuance: 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 regular circulation.

Known Variants:

• Two "Essai" coins in 1929: one in cupro-aluminum and one in silver.