100 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1956 front 100 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1956 back
100 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1956 photo
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100 Francs - Rainier III Essai

1956 year
Silver 7 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1956
Value
100 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#58817
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Monaco Coat of arms, value below, mintmarks at both sides

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
ESSAI
100 FRANCS

Engraver: Henri Lagriffoul

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design element: a portrait of Rainier III, the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, on one side and a depiction of the coat of arms of Monaco on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1956  500 - - - - - -

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