Monaco 1974 3000 francs
This specimen was lot 1711 in Sincona sale 66 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 1,700 CHF (about US$2,238 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"MONACO | misc, Rainier III. 1949-2005. 3000 Francs 1974. Auf sein 25-jähriges Regierungsjubiläum. FDC. (principality of Monaco, Rainier III, 1949-2005, three thousand francs of 1974, on his 25th anniversary as prince. Uncirculated.)"
This type was struck at the Paris mint for the principality of Monaco during the reign of Rainier III (r. 1949-2005) on the 25th anniversary of his reign. It does not seem to have legal tender status as it is consigned to Unusual World Coins along with the accompanying 100, 1000 and 2000 francs in silver and platinum.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: gold, this specimen 28.61 g.
Catalog reference: KM unlisted, Gadoury MC 171. Fr-33.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Unusual World Coins, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
- Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.
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