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1 Franc - Rainier III Trial
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Value | 1 Franc (1 MCF) |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed effigy of Prince Rainier III facing right, rendered in high relief with finely detailed hair and military collar visible at the shoulder truncation. The engraver's signature R. COCHET appears in small letters below the portrait in the lower left field. The circular legend RAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO arcs around the upper periphery, while the date 1960 is positioned in the lower exergue flanked by two raised dots. |
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| Reverse description | The Grimaldi dynastic shield occupies the central field, displaying the characteristic lozengy pattern of argent and gules in finely struck relief. Above the shield, a large princely crown with elaborate fleur-de-lis and cross finials is rendered in bold detail. The denomination 1 FR appears to the left of the shield in two lines, with the word ESSAI (trial) inscribed above it. The motto DEO JUVANTE arcs across the upper legend, completing the heraldic composition. |
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| Mintage | 1960 - - 500 |
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