Monaco. 10 Francs 1982 Grace Kelly. Silber Essai (No reserve price)

With certificate

Nominal: 10 Francs
Country: Monaco
Mint year: 1982
Mint: Monaco – official essai issue of the Principality of Monaco
Material: silver 950/1000
Weight: 11.4 grams

Official 10-franc silver essai strike of the Principality of Monaco from 1982, issued to commemorate Princess Grace Patricia of Monaco (Grace Kelly).

The obverse shows the Princess’s portrait with the inscription “PRINCESSE GRACE DE MONACO” and her life dates 1929–1982.

The reverse depicts a rose, the denomination 10 FRANCS, the inscription “PRINCIPAUTÉ DE MONACO”, the year of issue 1982, and explicitly the designation “ESSAI”.