10 Euro 2012, Legendary Characters from French Literature - Cyrano de Bergerac [France]

Name: Монеты 10 Euro 2012, Legendary Characters from French Literature - Cyrano de Bergerac [France]
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Country: France
Shape: Round
Weight: 22.2 g
Name: Legendary Characters from French Literature - Cyrano de Bergerac
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 900
Designation: Ag
Denomination: 10 Euro
Currency unit: Euro
Orientation: Coin alignment
Summary: KM# 2084
Diameter: 37 mm
G: 1465 ₽

Reverse
Along the lower edge arc is the year of issue '2012'. To its left is the mark of the Paris Mint (cornucopia), to its right the mark of the Chief Engraver Yves Sampo (pentagon). In the central part, a right-facing profile portrait of Edmond Rostand is engraved. To its right is the two-line inscription '10 / EURO'; below it is the engraved signature of the writer 'Edmond Rostand'. On the left, a 4-line quote from the author's work in French: 'À LA FIN DE L'ENVOI, JE TOUCHE.', which translates as 'At the end of the envoi, I touch.'.
Obverse
In the central part, a scene from E. Rostand's play where Cyrano de Bergerac declares his love to Roxane standing on a balcony. Above, the hero's name 'Cyrano de Bergerac' is written in three lines. Below are the symbols 'RF' — the sign of France on European Union coins.