1979 Monaco Gold 1000 Francs Monte Carlo Cent. of the Opera House
Numismatic
1979 Monaco Gold 1000 Francs Monte Carlo Cent. of the Opera House
This striking gold coin from 1979 commemorates a major cultural milestone for the principality of Monaco: the centenary of the legendary Monte Carlo Opera House. Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the piece contains 0.257 troy ounces of fine gold. With a limited mintage of just 7,500 pieces, it represents a highly focused window into European cultural history. The obverse of the coin features an artistic rendering of an angel playing a lyre, accompanied by a small cherub positioned on a pedestal. This musical imagery perfectly captures the artistic spirit of the opera house. On the reverse, the coin displays the detailed facade of the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo, a structure deeply intertwined with the history of the performance venue. The inscriptions include the denomination of 1000 FRANCS alongside the words CASINO DE MONTE CARLO, anchoring the design to its specific geographic and historical inspiration.
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Specifications
| Country | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1,000 Francs |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2570 troy oz |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | N/A mm |
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