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2 Euros - Franciscus Fatima apparitions
2017 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 | 2017 |
| 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#124385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
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 reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * " alternately upright and inverted.
Lettering: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Comment
This coin celebrates the centenary of the Marian apparition near Aljustrel, a community close to the small town of Fatima in Portugal, as witnessed by three young shepherds: 10 years old Lucia dos Santos and her cousins Francesco and Giacinta Marto, 9 and 7 years old respectively. In 1930 the Catholic Church recognized the supernatural nature of the apparitions, authorizing devotion and the construction of a shrine in Fatima, which Pope Francis visited from 12 to 13 May 2017.This is the folder/coincard that the coin was issued in.
Interesting fact
The 2 Euro coin commemorating the Fatima apparitions, issued by Vatican City in 2017, features an interesting design element. The coin's center is made of a nickel brass clad, surrounded by a copper-nickel ring, giving it a distinctive bimetallic appearance. This unique design adds to the coin's collectibility and beauty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 R | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Franciscus (Fatima apparitions) 2017 coin.
