2 Euros (Donatello) 2016 front 2 Euros (Donatello) 2016 back
2 Euros (Donatello) 2016 photo
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2 Euros Donatello

2016 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2016
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
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
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#82330
Rarity index
8%

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: six times the sequence "2 *" alternately upright and inverted.

Script: Latin

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

Comment

Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi - Donatello (Florence, 1386 - Florence, Dec. 13, 1466), was a sculptor, goldsmith and italian designer. During his long career he was one of the three fathers of the Florentine Renaissance, as well as one of the most celebrated sculptors of all that time.


Interesting fact

The interesting fact about the 2 Euro Donatello coin from Italy is that it features a unique design that showcases the famous sculpture "David" by Donatello, an Italian Renaissance artist. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to its distinctiveness.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 R 6000 - - - - - -

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