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50 Francs - Rainier III Essai

1950 year
Copper-aluminium 8 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type
Pattern
Year
1950
Value
50 Francs
Currency
Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition
Copper-aluminium
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#323838
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Armored equestrian divides circle above value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
ESSAI
50 FRANCS

Translation:
With the aid of God.
Trial

Engraver: Pierre Turin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin was part of a trial run for the official 50 francs coins issued during Rainier III's reign. It features a unique composition of copper-aluminum, which was an experimental material used in some early Monaco coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1950  1700 - - - - - -

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