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2½ Euros Capelo and Ivens; Silver
2011 year| Silver (.925) | 12 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
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
Serrated.
Comment
Interesting fact
The 2011 Portuguese 2½ Euro Silver Coin (Capelo and Ivens) features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Portuguese poet and writer, Fernando Pessoa. The coin's design includes an image of Pessoa's face, along with several of his famous quotes and a stylized representation of Lisbon, the city where he was born. The coin's obverse side features the standard European 2 Euro coin design, while the reverse side features the unique design honoring Pessoa. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in Portuguese culture, literature, or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 INCM | 6530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver) 2011 coin.
