Monaco, 1960 AD., Rainier III, Paris mint, 1 Franc, KM 140.

Monaco, Rainier III (1949-2005), engraver: Robert Cochet (obverse), Paris mint (owl), engraver general: Raymond Joly (cornucopia, 1958-74), 1965 AD.,
1 Franc (ø 24 mm / 6,05 g), nickel (magnetic), 6,00 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 500.000 , axis coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), reeded edge,
Obv.: RAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO / R. COCHET / . 1960 . , his uniformed bust facing r., engraver´s initials behind.
Rev.: DEO JUVANTE / 1 FR , motto: "DEO JUVANTE" (with God's help) above crown and shield of arms, value and privy marks (owl above, cornucopia below) to left.
KM 140 ; Gad. MC150 .

Year / Mint Mark / Mintage / privy mark , details
1960 500,000 owl
1966 175,000 owl
1968 250,000 owl
1974 194,000
1975 195,000 dolphin
1976 193,000 dolphin
1977 188,000 dolphin
1978 280,000 dolphin
1979 280,000 dolphin
1982 525,000 dolphin
1986 50,000 dolphin
1989 50,000
1995 30,000 ( sets only )

The motto, Deo Juvante, dates back to Lambert Grimaldi d'Antibes (1420-1494). Lamberto Grimaldi was Lord of Monaco from 16 March 1458. He was married to his cousin Claudine Grimaldi in 1465 to secure the Grimaldi inheritance of Monaco that by the small state's constitution could only pass to male heirs. Lamberto was of the branch of the Grimaldi family which had settled in Antibes while Claudia was of the more powerful Monaco branch.
Lamberto assumed the reins of power in Monaco at a difficult time in its often vulnerable history. Lamberto fought to preserve Monaco's independence, and is said to have "handled diplomacy and the sword with equal talent". He also established the Grimaldi motto "With God's help."