10 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1974 front 10 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1974 back
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10 Francs - Rainier III Essai

1974 year
Silver 11.7 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1974
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspMCF)
Currency
Nouveau franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.7 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#327403
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the Principality of Monaco with the monogram of Prince Rainier III.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10 FRANCS
RR
1949 . 1974

Engraver: Georges Simon

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

This coin was part of a trial run for a new design featuring Prince Rainier III of Monaco. It was minted in silver and weighed 11.7 grams, making it slightly heavier than standard 10 franc coins. The "Essai" designation indicates it was a test piece, likely produced in limited quantities to assess the new design before mass production.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  1000 - - - - - -

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