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20 Centimes - Rainier III Essai
1962 year| Copper-aluminium | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 MCF) |
| Currency | Nouveau franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Shield of Arms of Grimaldi supported by a monk soldier; with a crown above the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
20
CENTIMES
ESSAI
Translation:
With God's Help
20
Centimes
Trial
Engraver: Georges Simon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin features a unique design element: it includes a special "Essai" mark, indicating it was part of a test run before mass production. This allows collectors to own a piece of history related to the minting process of Monaco's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes - Rainier III (Essai) 1962 coin.
