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5 Francs - Louis II Essai
1945 year| Aluminium | 3.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis II (1922-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Ancien franc (1837-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#308529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 was part of a trial run for introducing aluminum coins in Monaco during World War II. It features a portrait of Louis II, who ruled Monaco from 1929 until his death in 1949. The use of aluminum as a metal for coins was innovative for its time, offering a lighter alternative to traditional metals while still maintaining durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Louis II (Essai) 1945 coin.
