© INCM
© INCM
2½ Euros Capelo and Ivens; Gold
2011 year| Gold (.999) | 15.55 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 2½ Euros 2.5 EUR = USD 2.74 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The faces of the two Portuguese explorers Hermenegildo Capelo (left) and Roberto Ivens (right). The punch of the common issues appears next to the dead tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXPLORADORES EUROPEUS
CAPELO E IVENS
Engraver: B. Šime
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2011 Portuguese 2½ Euros Gold Coin (Capelo and Ivens) has a unique design feature. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe in the early 16th century. The reverse side of the coin depicts a map of the world, highlighting the routes taken by Magellan and his crew during their historic voyage. This design element serves as a nod to Portugal's rich history of exploration and discovery.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 INCM | 1493 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Euros (Capelo and Ivens; Gold) 2011 coin.
