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1/2 Franc - Rainier III
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1965-1995 |
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| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed right-facing effigy of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, rendered in high relief with finely detailed hair and military collar visible at the truncation. The engraver's signature R.COCHET appears in small letters in the field below the portrait. The circular legend RAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO runs along the upper rim, while the date is positioned in the lower exergual area flanked by raised dots. |
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| Reverse description | The crowned coat of arms of Monaco occupies the centre of the field, depicting the traditional lozengy shield of argent and gules surmounted by the princely crown with elaborate foliated arches and pendant jewels. The denomination 1/2 FR is inscribed to the lower left of the shield, partially overlapping it. The motto DEO JUVANTE is arranged along the upper rim. |
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| Mintage | 1965 - - 375,000 1968 - - 125,000 1974 - 7.000 in FDC series - 62,500 1975 - 7.500 in FDC series - 62,500 1976 - 6.000 in FDC series - 62,500 1977 - - 62,500 1978 - - 226,500 1979 - - 226,500 1982 - 10.000 in FDC series - 457,000 1989 - - 10,000 1995 - In sets only - 30,000 |
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