RE: Daily Coin # 155 A very Nice Condition 10 French Francs From 1965

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Daily Coin # 155 A very Nice Condition 10 French Francs From 1965

in steemsilvergold •  6 years ago 

It is the first time that I see an Hercules depiction in a "modern" circulating coin. I wonder why the French used a Greek mythological figure. They are so nationalistics...

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They made these "Hercules "coins as far back as 1794/5 Ron !!

I think the first was 1795 (L'AN 4)

  ·  6 years ago (edited)

you are correct !!!! Those are above my budget !!