2 Euros Galileo Galilei

2014 year


Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring	8.5 g	25.75 mm

Description

Issuer	Italy
Period	Republic (1946-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2014
Value	2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
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	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#64092
Rarity index	6%

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 ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * * " alternately upright and inverted

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *

Comment

This coin is released for circulation but is available also in Mint BU Sets (both 9 and 10 valued) and Mint Proof Sets

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Euro circulating commemorative coin featuring Galileo Galilei from Italy, minted in 2014, is that it has a unique bi-metallic design. The inner core is made of nickel brass, while the outer ring is made of copper-nickel, resulting in a distinctive contrast between the two metals. This design feature not only adds aesthetic value to the coin but also makes it easily recognizable and memorable.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2014 R	3090	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Galileo Galilei) 2014 coin.