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100 Francs - Rainier III Essai
1950 year| Copper-nickel | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 100 Francs |
| Currency | Ancien franc (1837-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#323877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Rider with Grimaldi shield on left arm and sword in right hand on caparisoned horse attacking right.
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 part of a trial run before mass production. This Essai mark is a rare feature found only on certain proof coins and test strikes, making this particular Pattern 100 Francs coin highly collectible among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1950 coin.
