Monaco 2012 500th anniversary of the establishment of Monaco’s sovereignty by Lucien I Grimaldi

Monaco 2012 500th anniversary of the establishment of Monaco’s sovereignty by Lucien I Grimaldi
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  • Product Code:Monaco 2012
  • SKU:401452
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  • 75.00€
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500th anniversary of the establishment of Monaco’s sovereignty by Lucien I Grimaldi

The early history of Monaco is primarily concerned with the protective and strategic value of the Rock of Monaco, the area's chief geological landmark, which served first as a shelter for ancient peoples and later as a fortress. Part of Liguria's history since the fall of the Roman Empire, from the 14th to the early 15th century the area was contested for primarily political reasons. Since that point, excepting a brief period of French occupation, it has remained steadily under the control of the House of Grimaldi.

The inner part of the coin shows a portrait of Lucien I Grimaldi, in profile, facing to the left. The inscription “1512 SOUVERAINETE DE MONACO 2012” forms an arch around the portrait along the outer edge of the inner part of the coin, flanked by two ornamental diamonds, as well as by the horn of plenty (mintmark of Monnaie de Paris) and the “fleurette” (hallmark of the engraving workshop) to the left and right, respectively, at the bottom of the portrait. The founder’s name, “Lucien Ier”, is given above the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Weight - 8.5 g.

Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 100'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Monaco
Year of release - 2012

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