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
Gold (.900) 25.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1950
Value
100 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
25.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#71041
Rarity index
94%

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 gold coin was part of a small mintage of experimental coins produced during the reign of Prince Rainier III of Monaco. The "Essai" designation indicates it was a trial piece, likely used to test the design and metal composition before mass production.

Price

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

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