10 Centimes - Rainier III (Silver Piedfort Essai) 1962 front 10 Centimes - Rainier III (Silver Piedfort Essai) 1962 back
10 Centimes - Rainier III (Silver Piedfort Essai) 1962 photo
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10 Centimes - Rainier III Silver Piedfort Essai

1962 year
Silver (.950) 7.7 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1962
Value
10 Centimes (0.10&nbspMCF)
Currency
Nouveau franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Weight
7.7 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#356685
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Monk knight holding a sword and protecting the crowned coat of arms of the Grimaldis.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
10
CENTIMES
ESSAI

Engraver: Georges Simon

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design element: it was minted as a piedfort, which means it was struck twice to create a thicker planchet than usual. This results in a more substantial coin with increased weight and durability compared to standard coins of the same denomination.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1962  100 - - - - - -

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