11/2 Euro Snow White

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2002
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value11/2 Euro
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight22.2 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Colored
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1840, Gad#EU4 (Ed.2019)
Obverse descriptionA magic wand with a volute of stars and a world of objects related to the tales of European children. The face value `1 1/2 €`, the marks of the monetary workshop and the motto `LIBERTÉ EQUALITY FRATERNITY`, are at the center of the coin. Below the vintage `2002`, `RF` the name of the issuing state of the French Republic, and the famous beginning of children`s tales `IT WAS ONCE ...`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering11/2 € LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ IL ÉTAIT UNE FOIS ... RF 2002
Reverse descriptionSnow White is a children`s tale created by the Grimm brothers in 1812. The name of the tale is written at the very top of the piece `SNOW WHITE`. In the center from left to right, the representation of Colorized Snow White, the 7 dwarves around Sleeping Snow White and the portrait of the witch holding a poisoned apple. Further below, a mirror and a crown with the Greek letter alpha `α` and inside the year `2002`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBLANCHE-NEIGE α 2002
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2002  - Proof - 9 761
Catalog ID5441129010
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