2 Euros Birth of Abbé Pierre
2012 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#35856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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 ribbed with edge lettering: three times the sequence "2 * *" upright and the sequence "* * 2" inverted
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Interesting fact
The Abbé Pierre coin was minted in 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Abbé Pierre, a French Catholic priest and member of the Resistance during World War II. He was known for his tireless efforts to help the poor and marginalized, and the coin's design features an image of him surrounded by the words "L'abbé Pierre 1912-2007."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Birth of Abbé Pierre) 2012 coin.
