10 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1950 front 10 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1950 back
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10 Francs - Rainier III Essai

1950 year
Silver 3.8 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1950
Value
10 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.8 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#316904
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned shield flanked by value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10 FRS
ESSAI
DEO JUVANTE

Translation:
10 FRS
With God's help
Trial

Engraver: Pierre Turin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design element: it includes a special "Essai" mark, indicating it was a trial strike before mass production. This rare variant showcases the minting process and adds value to collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1950  500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1950 coin.