50 Centimes - Rainier III (Essai) 1962 front 50 Centimes - Rainier III (Essai) 1962 back
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50 Centimes - Rainier III Essai

1962 year
Silver (.950) 9 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1962
Value
50 Centimes (0.50&nbspMCF)
Currency
Nouveau franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Weight
9 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#326940
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown above shield, monk soldier of Grimaldi with a sword

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
50
CENTIMES
ESSAI

Translation:
50
Centimes
Trial
With God's Help

Engraver: Georges Simon

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design element: it includes a special "Essai" mark, indicating it was a trial strike before mass production.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1962  500 - - - - - -

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