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2½ Euros Fortifications of Elvas
2013 year| Copper-nickel | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 2.5 Euros 2.5 EUR = USD 2.74 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#52933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Plan of the fortifications of the town of Elvas.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTIFICAÇÕES DE ELVAS
PATRIMÓNIO MUNDIAL
UNESCO
INCM N. Caetano
2013
Engraver: Nuno Caetano
Interesting fact
The Fortifications of Elvas coin was designed by Portuguese artist José Aurélio, and it features a unique design that showcases the historic fortifications of the city of Elvas, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coin's design includes an intricate representation of the city's walls, towers, and bastions, as well as the coat of arms of Portugal. The coin's reverse side features the common European currency design, with the denomination "2½ EURO" and the words "Fortificações de Elvas" (Fortifications of Elvas) inscribed in Portuguese.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 INCM | 51543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Euros (Fortifications of Elvas) 2013 coin.
