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5 Francs - Rainier III Essai
| Silver (.835) | 12 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1960-1966 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 MCF) |
| Currency | Nouveau franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#186060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of the Principality of Monaco supported by 2 monks armed with a sword.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 F
ESSAI
DEO JUVANTE
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Obverse and reverse photos of the 1960 coin© HerveMonaco
Interesting fact
This coin features a unique design element: it includes a special "Essai" mark, indicating it was part of a trial run before mass production. The "Essai" mark is a rare feature found on some early minting attempts, providing insight into the development process of Monaco's currency during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 1550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1960-1966 coin.
