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Monaco · 2012
500th anniversary of the establishment of Monaco’s sovereignty by Lucien I Grimaldi
The Monaco 2012 €2 commemorative coin "500th anniversary of the establishment of Monaco’s sovereignty by Lucien I Grimaldi" has a mintage of 100,000 coins.
| Country | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Feature | 500th anniversary of the establishment of Monaco’s sovereignty by Lucien I Grimaldi |
| Issue date | July 2012 |
| Mintage | 100,000 coins Very rare |
Mintage compared
Median mintage of all issues: 750,000
Rank 76 of 490 by rarity
Description (ECB)
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 I er ”, is given above the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Source: European Central Bank, €2 commemorative coin pages. Texts quoted as published. ECB 2012
This coin in other languages
Deutsch: 500. Jahrestag der von Lucien I. GrimaldItaliano: 500 o anniversario del riconoscimento deFrançais: 500 e anniversaire de la souveraineté deEspañol: Quinto centenario de la soberanía de MónNederlands: 500ste verjaardag van de verwezenlijkingSuomi: Monacon 500-vuotinen riippumattomuusPortuguês: 500 anos da fundação do Estado soberano
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FAQ
Mintage: Monaco 2012?
The Monaco 2012 €2 commemorative coin "500th anniversary of the establishment of Monaco’s sovereignty by Lucien I Grimaldi" has a mintage of 100,000 coins.
Which 2 euro coins are valuable?
Mostly low mintage issues, for example from Monaco, the Vatican or San Marino, and mint errors. A low mintage alone does not guarantee a high price.