2½ Euros Fado; Silver
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 12 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#18240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Fado singer, a Portuguese musical genre that emerged around 1820 or 1840. It takes the form of a melancholy song generally accompanied by plucked string instruments. The fado singer or fadist (fadista) generally exploits recurring themes: saudade, unfulfilled love, jealousy, nostalgia for the dead and the past, the difficulty of living, grief, exile... This song was first sung in the slums before reaching the bourgeoisie. Fado was Portugal's national song under the dictator Salazar. The word fado comes from the Latin fatum, meaning "fate".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIMÓNIO CULTURAL
o fado
INCM VITOR SANTOS
Engraver: V. Santos
Edge
Lined irregularly with two vertical lines closely spaced with a larger space before and after.
Interesting fact
The Fado Silver Coin (2½ Euros, 2008, Portugal) features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Fado musician, while the reverse side features the Portuguese guitar, which is an integral part of Fado music. This coin is a beautiful tribute to Portugal's intangible cultural heritage and its contribution to the world's musical diversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 INCM | 12586 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Euros (Fado; Silver) 2008 coin.
