The History of France revisited through its ancient currenciesFirst wave of the complete series of 18 pieces of 10€.Monnaie de Paris has been minting the coins of the French since the year 864. Its treasures, which belong to the heritage, and its ...
Coin of History 10€ Silver coin Dagobert Circulating quality yeardate 2019
€13.00
Description
The History of France revisited through its ancient currencies
First wave of the complete series of 18 pieces of 10€.
Monnaie de Paris has been minting the coins of the French since the year 864. Its treasures, which belong to the heritage, and its know-how are at the origin of this collection which, from Roman times to today, retraces the History of France in about twenty coins.
The Dagobert coin represents a gold Merovingian Triens, worth one third of a penny. In Dagobert's time, gold coins were the solidus (or sou), the semi (or half-sou) and the triens. A penny was worth 40 denarii of silver.
The Collection
Touch the History of France at your fingertips with the Pièce d'Histoire collection! On each silver coin sold, Monnaie de Paris donates 1€ to the Fondation du patrimoine and will contribute to the financing of the projects of the Stéphane Bern Mission, for the safeguard of the national heritage.
Our craftman
THE ENGRAVER
Trained at the best schools, they have the years of experience behind them necessary to master all aspects of the craft. Using industrial oil-based modelling clay and working from a design executed freehand or with CAD software, they skilfully fashion a low relief model in order to enhance the engraving and the way it catches the light. They work alternately with concave and convex plaster moulds until satisfied they have achieved the best 3D rendering of the design.
THE MINTER
The first minters began to ply their trade in France when striking with a hammer appeared in the 4th century BC. Nowdays, minsters use press instead of a hammer. Their knowledge of dies, engraving and metals, and their expertise - passed seamlessly down from one generation to the next for centuries - guarantees the excellence of their work.
... YIKES!
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