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Monnaie de Paris · France
French Gold Marianne Coq 10 Francs
0.0933 troy oz — 90% Gold, 10% Coppergolddiscontinued
Half-size Marianne Coq featuring the same Marianne/Rooster design as the 20 franc. Contains 2.90g fine gold. Designed by Jules-Clement Chaplain.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 3.226 g |
| Troy Ounces | 0.0933 oz |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Fineness | 0.9 |
| Density | 17.2 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 10 FRF |
| Series | Marianne/Coq |
| First Minted | 1899 |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic French Gold Marianne Coq 10 Francs. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, callipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
3.226grams
Use a 0.001 g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter19mm
Thickness0.8mm
Use plastic callipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).