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50 Francs - Rainier III Piedfort Essai
1950 year| Silver | 20 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 50 Francs |
| Currency | Ancien franc (1837-1960) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#112856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Armed knight on horseback to right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO JUVANTE
ESSAI
50 FRANCS
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was part of a special minting process called "piedfort," where coins were struck twice to create thicker, heavier versions. The Piedfort Essai 1950 was a prototype coin made for testing this technique.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Piedfort Essai) 1950 coin.
