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100 Francs - Charles III
| Issuer | Principality of Monaco |
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| Year | 1877-1886 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Prince Charles III of Monaco facing right, rendered in high relief with fine sculptural detail characteristic of Hubert Ponscarme's engraving style. The prince is depicted with short wavy hair and a prominent beard. The circular legend CHARLES III PRINCE DE MONACO runs along the upper periphery, while the engraver's signature PONSCARME appears at the base of the truncation and the Paris Mint mark A is positioned at the bottom of the field. The rim is bordered by a continuous beaded inner collar. |
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| Obverse lettering | CHARLES III PRINCE DE MONACO PONSCARME A |
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Charles III consolidated Monaco's finances significantly after the 1861 treaty with France ceded Menton and Roquebraton in exchange for 4 million francs and formal French recognition of Monegasque sovereignty. The large-format gold 100 Francs piece was a direct product of that newfound fiscal stability, struck within the Latin Monetary Union framework that Monaco had effectively adopted by alignment with French standards.
The series ran across Charles's final decade, ending with his death in 1889 — though the last dated strikes precede that by several years, suggesting production tapered well before the reign closed.