100 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1950 front 100 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1950 back
100 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1950 photo
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100 Francs - Rainier III Essai

1950 year
Silver 15 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1950
Value
100 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Silver
Weight
15 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#112865
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Rider with Grimaldi shield on left arm and sword in right hand on caparisoned horse attacking right.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
ESSAI
100 FRANCS

Engraver: Pierre Turin

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design element: it includes a special "Essai" mark, indicating it was a trial strike before the official release of coins featuring Rainier III. The "Essai" mark is a rare feature found on early minting attempts, providing insight into the development process of Monaco's currency during this period.

Price

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

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