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

1950 year
Gold (.900) 21 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1950
Value
10 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
21 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#312547
Rarity index
95%

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 was minted as a piedfort essai, which means it was produced as a test piece in a larger size than standard coins. Piedforts are typically twice the thickness of regular coins, making them highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and unique characteristics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1950  325 - - - - - -

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 (Piedfort Essai) 1950 coin.