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

1950 year
Silver 30 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
30 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#323881
Rarity index
95%

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 is part of a special series called "Piedfort Essai," which translates to "Trial Double Thickness" in English. It was produced as a test piece to evaluate the feasibility of creating thicker coins while maintaining their quality and aesthetic appeal.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1950  450 - - - - - -

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