2 Euros Auguste Rodin

2017 year


Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring	8.5 g	25.75 mm

Description

Issuer	France
Period	Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2017
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	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#102697
Rarity index	5%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription

Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **

Comment

There are 2 different types of edges A and B depending on the specific star, see:
http://www.amisdeleuro.org/fr/121

For the 100th anniversary of his passing away, Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to the illustrious French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Born in 1840, he is one of the major icons of the realistic style. His works such as The Thinker, The Kiss, The Hell’s Door or The Calais’ Bourgeois remain timeless masterpieces of the world sculpture. The design represents Auguste Rodin and The Thinker, his best-known work, like forehead to forehead.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Auguste Rodin 2 Euro coin is that it features a unique design that showcases Rodin's famous sculpture, "The Thinker," on one side, while the other side features the standard 2 Euro design. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Rodin's death and is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2017	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Auguste Rodin) 2017 coin.