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10-euro ‘Hercules’ commemorative silver coin, 2012 – Monnaie…
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117
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10-euro ‘Hercules’ commemorative silver coin, 2012 – Monnaie…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 10 - CHF 20
Voluntary lot
Description
10-euro ‘Hercules’ commemorative silver coin, 2012 – Monnaie de Paris.
Obverse: A contemporary reinterpretation of the figure of Hercules, flanked by the allegories of Liberty and
Equality, based on the design created by Augustin Dupré in the late 18th century. Peripheral inscription: ‘
LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY’. Year 2012 in the exergue. Adapted and engraved by Joaquin
Jimenez.
Reverse: Face value ‘EURO 10’ in the centre, accompanied by oak and laurel branches and
set within a geometric composition evoking a hexagon. Legend ‘RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
’.
Edge: Smooth.
Gross weight: 10.00 g.
Metal and fineness: 500 silver.
Diameter: 29 mm.
Thickness: 1.80 mm.
Face value: 10 euros.
Mint: Monnaie de Paris, Pessac.
Orientation: Medal strike, 12 o’clock.
Strike quality: Circulation issue, designated ‘Quasi Brillant Universel’ on the accompanying
certificate.
Condition: SUP; encapsulated, with certificate of authenticity.
References: Gad Euro C605; KM# 2073.
Mintage: 500,000 copies for the 2012 regular issue.
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About the sale
Numismatic sales & collectible coins
Auction location
Auction time
11/06/2026 at 1:00 PM
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