20 Francs - Rainier III (Piedfort Essai) 1950 front 20 Francs - Rainier III (Piedfort Essai) 1950 back
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20 Francs - Rainier III Piedfort Essai

1950 year
Silver 13 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1950
Value
20 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#323817
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield flanked by value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20 FRS
ESSAI
DEO JUVANTE

Translation:
Trial
With God's help

Engraver: Pierre Turin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design element: it contains a small hole in the center, which was likely used for testing minting techniques.

Price

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

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs - Rainier III (Piedfort Essai) 1950 coin.