1 Euro - Rainier III

1 Euro - Rainier III - obverse1 Euro - Rainier III - reverse

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Features

Issuer Monaco
Prince Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 2001-2004
Value 1 Euro
1 EUR = USD 1.09
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight 7.5 g
Diameter 23.25 mm
Thickness 2.33 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
210
References KM# 173,
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.
Gad# MC178
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Beneath the portrait of HSH Prince Rainier III, the portrait of HSH Hereditary Prince Albert is encircled by the inscription "MONACO" and the twelve stars of Europe

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONACO
2002

Engraver: Henri Thiebaud

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the gathering of the fifteen states of the European Union

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Segmented reeding

1 Euro - Rainier III -  obverse

© Cyrillius

Mint

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

Marks

Horseshoe Gérard Buquoy, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2000-2002)
Heart Serge Levet, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2002-2003)
Hunting horn Hubert Larivière, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2003-2011)

Comments

This coin was minted by France, and features the cornucopia and the mark of the general engraver:

  • 2001-2002 Horseshoe - Gérard Buquoy
  • 2003 Heart with the initials "LS" - Serge Levet
  • 2004 Hunting horn - Hubert Lariviere


Starter kit Monaco 2001 - 51,200 pieces (photo Hervé Samarati)

Coffret Brillant Universel 2001 - Issue price 35€.

Coffret Belle Epreuve 2001 - Issuing price 120€.

Coffret Brillant Universel 2002 - Issuing price 35€.

5-coin set from 2003 Monaco philatelic exhibition 2004 (photo Hervé Samarati) - Issuing price €15

Coffret Belle Epreuve 2004 - Price 198€ (issue)

2012 Coffret Brillant Universel 8 pieces vintage 2001 (photo Hervé Samarati)
Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies special edition 1,000 pieces - Issuing price €100

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2001  Horseshoe 994 634 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 3.80 $ 6.50 $ 9.70 68%
2001  Horseshoe 20 000 $ 11 4% BU set
2001  Horseshoe 3 500 0.4% Proof
2002  Horseshoe 512 514 $ 1.10 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 7.60 41%
2002  Horseshoe 40 000 $ 6.50 5% BU set
2003  Heart 135 015 $ 6.80 $ 9.50 $ 11 18%
2004  Hunting horn 14 999 $ 31 4% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Euro - Rainier III
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 1132
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 7.61
(EUR 7.00)
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Picture 1 of a sold 1 Euro - Rainier III
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Auction 88
Lot 875
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 7.61
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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