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5 Francs - Louis II 1945 photo
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5 Francs - Louis II

1945 year
Aluminium 3.5 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Louis II (1922-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1945
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#1873
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

The crowned mantled arms of Monaco with the denomination above the date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 FRANCS 5
DEO JUVANTE
1945

Engraver: Louis Maubert

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin features a portrait of Louis II, who ruled Monaco from 1929 until his death in 1949. He was known as "Louis the Happy" due to his long reign and efforts to modernize Monaco's infrastructure and economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1945  1000000 - - - - - -

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