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½ Franc - Rainier III Essai
1965 year| Silver | 5.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | ½ Franc (½ MCF) |
| Currency | Nouveau franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown and Grimaldi arms, value on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
½ FR
ESSAI
Translation:
With the Help of God
1/2 Franc
Trial
Engraver: Robert Cochet
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
This coin features a unique design element: it includes a special "Essai" mark, indicating it was a trial strike before being produced in larger quantities. This allows collectors to own a rare prototype piece from the minting process.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Franc - Rainier III (Essai) 1965 coin.
