2 Euro (Rita Levi-Montalcini) 2024 front 2 Euro (Rita Levi-Montalcini) 2024 back
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2 Euro Rita Levi-Montalcini

2024 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2024
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#410233
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Designer: Luc Luycx

Edge

Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 ★" alternately upright and inverted

Lettering: 2 ★2 ★2 ★2 ★2 ★2 ★

Comment

Wrapper from special coin rolls

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Rita Levi-Montalcini, an Italian neuroscientist and Nobel laureate, who made significant contributions to the discovery of nerve growth factor.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024 R 250000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euro (Rita Levi-Montalcini) 2024 coin.