2 Francs - Rainier III Essai, Monaco

2 Francs - Rainier III Essai, Monaco, 1979 obverse image2 Francs - Rainier III Essai, Monaco, 1979 reverse image
2 Francs - Rainier III Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Monaco flagMonaco
  • Years of Minting:
    1979
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
2 Francs - Rainier III Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$6.50-$85.74

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Francs - Rainier III Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Rainier III monogram

Engraver:

Georges Simon

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Rainier III. to the right

Engraver:

Georges Simon

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

2 Francs - Rainier III Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

RAINIER·III·PRINCE·DE·MONACO G. SIMON

Reverse:

2 FRANCS 1979 ESSAI

2 Francs - Rainier III Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

2 Francs - Rainier III Essai sizes
  • Weight:7.5 g
  • Diameter:26.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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