2 Euros (730 years of the University of Coimbra) 2020 front 2 Euros (730 years of the University of Coimbra) 2020 back
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2 Euros 730 years of the University of Coimbra

2020 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2020
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#227198
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Finely reeded with inscription: seven castles and five coats of arms

Comment

Scientiae Thesaurus Mirabilis is the name of the document signed by the King Dinis I, in 1290, and recognized by Pope Nicholas IV that same year, which created the General Studies and gave rise to the University of Coimbra, responsible, over time, for the national elites and the evolution and consolidation of scientific culture in Portugal, Europe and the world.
To mark this important historical landmark, the Casa da Moeda minted a coin by the sculptor José João de Brito.

Interesting fact

The 2 Euro commemorative coin celebrating 730 years of the University of Coimbra features a unique design that incorporates a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring. This bi-metallic composition gives the coin a distinctive look and feel, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  4974 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (730 years of the University of Coimbra) 2020 coin.