2 Euros - Franciscus (Alessandro Manzoni) 2023 front 2 Euros - Franciscus (Alessandro Manzoni) 2023 back
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2 Euros - Franciscus Alessandro Manzoni

2023 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#365224
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Designer: Luc Luycx

Edge

The sequence "2 ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted

Lettering: 2★2★2★2★2★2★

Comment

Issued in the standard Vatican 2 Euro Commemorative coincard.

Interesting fact

The 2 Euro coin - Franciscus (Alessandro Manzoni) 2023 from Vatican City is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023 R 9500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Franciscus (Alessandro Manzoni) 2023 coin.