

The description of the coin is completed by the German-style axes and the contour with horizontal threads. We talked about it in the previous chapter.Īround 12 five-pointed stars representing the European Union, on the left the monogram of the Italian Republic (RI overlapping), on the right the mint sign and the monogram of the author Luciana De Simoni (LDS). The design of the Mole Antonelliana was also accidentally minted on some 1-cent coins, causing a minting error that has sent to the stars the quotation of this coin for coin collectors. In the Mint of Rome, the coin shows on its straight side the Mole Antonelliana. You can also see the then 15 members of the EU, the northern half of Africa and the western half of Asia. Six thin lines cut from behind, diagonally, the globe with 12 stars at the end.Īt the top left of the 2-cent coin there is the number 2 and the word “EURO CENT”. At the bottom right of the globe are the initials of the engraver LL. Remember that Bolaffi owns at least 6 coins with the error!Īll coins have a common design on the back and a country-specific straight face. The common side of all coins was engraved by Luc Luycx and shows a globe at the bottom right. At a Numismatic auction of Bolaffi on, the most expensive piece was sold for €6,600 with an auction base of €2,500.Some examples at the auction “Bolaffi” have reached a value of 6.000€. Interesting, isn’t it? The value of the wrong 1 euro cent coin is around 2.500€ – 3000€.

These are particularly interesting for both numismatics enthusiasts and collectors. However, it is believed that there are at least 100 coins in circulation that have escaped requisition. These 7000 wrong coins were, in part, withdrawn as soon as the error was discovered. In reality the correct coin should represent Castel del Monte In Puglia. Also the diameter is that of the 2 centesimi coin, that is of 18,75 mm. In particular, the 1 cent coin shows the image of the 2 centesimi coin, that is the Mole Antonelliana of Turin. It is worth 550€ if FdC and you can see an example in the image below.ġ Rare cent coin, also called 1 Cent “Mole Antonelliana”, which has a value of thousands of euros. with an incision only on the back and without the year of minting. The rarest 1 Rare Euro Cent Coins is a minting error.1 Rare Euro Cent Coins from 2003 from the Republic of San Marino, worth about 10€ under FdC conditions.The 1 cent coin from Malta depicting the temple of Mnajdra, if FdC is worth 2€.1 euro cent from the Netherlands in 1999, if FdC, is worth about 1.20€.The 1 euro cent coin, minted in 2004, Greece, Luxembourg, Holland, in conservation status FDC, is worth only 1 €.The value of the 1-cent coin varies according to several factors. Did you know that you can find pieces with a value of 1€ but also from 550€? Below the thousandth. The outline is smooth and the axes are German style. In the mint of Rome, on the straight side, the coin shows Castel del Monte (Puglia), an octagonal building built by Frederick II of Swabia. Around 12 five-pointed stars representing the European Union, under the monogram of the Italian Republic (R I superimposed), between the mint sign on the left and the initials of the author Eugenio Driutti ( ED superimposed). However, all European countries must include the twelve stars, the engraver’s initials and the year of issue in their coins. The straight side of the coin is not unique but varies according to the country of issue. Coins Online Auction: How does it work?.
