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© CGB
2 Diners Our Lady of Lourdes
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 0.73 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Andorra |
|---|---|
| Co-prince | Joan Enric Vives i Sicília (2003-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 2 Diners (2 ADD) |
| Currency | Diner (1977-2014) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Statue of Mary with wreath of stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: VERGE DE LOURDES
Translation: Our Lady of Lourdes
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Our Lady of Lourdes is a Roman Catholic title of the Mary, mother of Jesus, venerated in honour of the Marian apparitions that occurred in Lourdes, France. The first apparition of 11 February 1858, of which Bernadette Soubirous (age 14) told her mother that a "Lady" spoke to her in the cave of Massabielle (1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from the town) while she was gathering firewood with her sister and a friend.Interesting fact
The 2 Diners (Our Lady of Lourdes) 2008 coin from Andorra is a unique piece that features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the coat of arms of Andorra on the other. It was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes and has a limited mintage of only 5,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
