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  • 1 Euro Cent 2001-2005, KM# 167, Monaco, Rainier III
  • 1 Euro Cent 2001-2005, KM# 167, Monaco, Rainier III
Description

In Monaco the euro was introduced in 2002. However, the first sets of coins were minted, as preparation, in 2001. Hence the first euro coins of Monaco have minted the year 2001 instead of 2002.

Obverse

The coat of arms of Monaco encircled by the country name and the twelve stars of Europe. Date below divides mint and mint master's marks.

The coat of arms of Monaco comprises a silver shield decorated with red diamonds surrounded by the Order of St. Charles (was instituted in 1858 by Prince Charles III) collar. It is placed on a red coat lined with ermine, topped by the Prince’s crown. Standing at each side of the shield are two bearded monks (Franciscans) brandishing raised swords. Below them is a banderole with the royal motto Deo Juvante (With God's Help, the motto of Lambert Grimaldi, who, in 1458, secured the loyalty of the population of Monaco, Menton and Roquebrune, after a plot.).

The monks supporting the shield in the coat of arms allude to the conquest of Monaco in 1297, when François Grimaldi entered the city with soldiers dressed as monks, with swords hidden under their cassocks.

• Mintmark of the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris in Pessac): Cornucopia (horn of plenty)
• Mint master's marks:
– 2001–2002: Horseshoe (Gérard Buquoy)
– 2003: Heart with the initials of the mint master (Serge Levet)
– 2004–2010: Hunting horn with a wave and a fish (Hubert Larivière)
• Engraver: Robert Cochet

MONACO
DEO JUVANTE
2002

Reverse

A globe, next to the facial value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.

Engraver: Luc Luycx

1 EURO
CENT
LL

Edge

1 Euro Cent

1st type
KM# 167 Gadoury# MC172
Characteristics
Material Copper Plated Steel
Weight 2.3 g
Diameter 16.25 mm
Thickness 1.67 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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2nd type

Copper Plated Steel, 2.3 g, ⌀ 16.25 mm