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10 Francs - Rainier III Princess Grace - Piedfort Essai
1982 year| Gold | 38.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1982 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 MCF) |
| Currency | Nouveau franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 38.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#112862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Flower
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPAUTÉ DE MONACO
10 FRANCS
1982
Engraver: Roger Bertrand Baron
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
This coin features Princess Grace Kelly, who later became Princess Caroline of Monaco, on its obverse side. The reverse depicts Rainier III, the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, holding a scepter. The coin was minted as part of a special edition series called "Piedfort Essai," which translates to "Trial Double Thickness" in English. This unique production method involves creating coins with twice the standard thickness to test durability and quality before mass production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Princess Grace - Piedfort Essai) 1982 coin.
