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½ Franc - Rainier III Trial
1965 year| Nickel | 4.5 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 | Nickel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#303011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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
Plain.
Interesting fact
This coin features a unique design element: a trial strike of Rainier III's portrait on the obverse side, which was later refined for regular circulation coins.
