2 Francs - Louis II Essai

Features

Issuer Monaco
Prince Louis II (1922-1949)
Type Pattern
Year 1943
Value 2 Francs
Currency Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 16 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
301647
References KM# E10,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 21a,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
Gad# MC133
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Louis II facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LOUIS II PRINCE DE MONACO
L. MAUBERT

Translation:
LOUIS II PRINCE OF MONACO
L. MAUBERT

Engraver: Louis Maubert

Reverse

Crowned mantled arms flanked by value below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 FRANCS 2
DEO JUVANTE
ESSAI

Translation:
2 FRANCS 2
WITH GOD'S HELP (Latin)
TRIAL

Engraver: Louis Maubert

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Wing Lucien Bazor, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1931-1958)

Comments

Undated coin struck in 1943 on the initiative of the Vichy governmentAutomatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1943)  Wing Photo 100 undated

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Louis II (Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Louis II (Essai)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 32273
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 UNC
(PCGS SP66)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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