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50 Francs - Rainier III Essai
1950 yearGold (.900) | 20.5 g | 27 mm |
Issuer | Monaco |
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Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1950 |
Value | 50 Francs |
Currency | Ancien franc (1837-1960) |
Composition | Gold (.900) |
Weight | 20.5 g |
Diameter | 27 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#27280 |
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Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Rider with Grimaldi shield on left arm and sword in right hand on caparisoned horse attacking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
ESSAI
50 FRANCS
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This gold coin features a portrait of Prince Rainier III, who ruled Monaco from 1949 until his death in 2005. The "Essai" designation indicates it was a trial strike, meaning it was produced to test the minting process before regular production began.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1950 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs - Rainier III (Essai) 1950 coin.