5 Francs - Louis II (Silver Piedfort Essai) 1945 front 5 Francs - Louis II (Silver Piedfort Essai) 1945 back
5 Francs - Louis II (Silver Piedfort Essai) 1945 photo
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5 Francs - Louis II Silver Piedfort Essai

1945 year
Silver 29.2 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Louis II (1922-1949)
Type
Pattern
Year
1945
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.2 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#356518
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the Principality of Monaco.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 FRANCS 5
DEO JUVANTE
1945

Engraver: Louis Maubert

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design element: it contains a small hole in the center of the obverse side, which was likely used as a test for minting techniques. The hole allowed for easier handling during production and helped assess the quality of the stamping process.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1945  10 - - - - - -

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 (Silver Piedfort Essai) 1945 coin.