2012 France €10 Silver Proof Coin "Philip II"

• Mint: Monnaie de Paris
• Denomination: €10
• Quality: Proof
• Issue limit: 20,000 pcs.
• Alloy: 90% Silver
• Diameter: 37 mm=1.46 in
• Weight: 22.2 g=0.78 oz
• Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
• Certificate: Yes

This is the fifth issue in the series called From Clovis to Republic - 1500 years of French history. The series will contain 15 coins over 5 years and highlights French heritage by honoring ten kings, two emperors and three presidents who helped shape the French nation in chronological order.

This issue features Philip II Auguste (1180–1223), the last King of the Franks from 1180 to 1190 and the first King of France from 1190 until his death.