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France 2012 Clovis to Republic - Hugues Capet - Proof Coin (Monnai De Paris)




















Hugues Capet

10 € PROOF

Hugues Capet (940-996) founded the Capetian dynasty which would last for more than 8 centuries. The symbol of this dynasty is the hand of justice representing the righteous and religious power of the King. On the obverse, there is a portrait of the King wearing the Capetian crown. His name appears along the edge of the coin. The hand of justice and the dates of Hugues Capet’s reign (987-996) appear on the reverse.

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