2 Euros - Franciscus Caravaggio
2021 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#297633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
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
Finely reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * " alternately upright and inverted.
Lettering: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euro Franciscus (Caravaggio) coin from Vatican City is that it features an image of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on one side, and the Vatican City's coat of arms on the other. The coin was issued in 2021 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio's death and is made of bimetallic material, consisting of a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, weighing 8.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 R | 9300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Franciscus (Caravaggio) 2021 coin.
