© CGB
© CGB
10 Centimes - Rainier III Essai
1962 year| Gold (.920) | 6.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 MCF) |
| Currency | Nouveau franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of Arms of Grimaldi supported by a monk soldier; with crown above shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
10
CENTIMES
ESSAI
Engraver: Georges Simon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This gold coin was part of a trial run (Essai) for Monaco's Pattern 10 Centimes series introduced in 1962. It features Rainier III, the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, on its obverse side. The coin's gold content (.920) and weight (6.5 g) make it a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes - Rainier III (Essai) 1962 coin.
