2 Euros - Henri I (1st map) 2002-2006 front 2 Euros - Henri I (1st map) 2002-2006 back
2 Euros - Henri I (1st map) 2002-2006 photo
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2 Euros - Henri I 1st map

 
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duke
Henry (2000-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2002-2006
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
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#144
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the fifteen states of the European Union

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

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

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

Comment

Cette pièce à été gravée par plusieurs pays et plusieurs graveur selon les périodes suivantes :
  • Pour 2002 Pays-Bas : Caducée - Marque : Arc avec une étoile - W. J. van Schauwenburg (maître supplétif)
  • 2003 - 2004 Pays-Bas : Caducée - Marque : Voilier - Maarten Brouwer (maître titulaire)
  • 2005 - 2006 Finlande : La lettre "S" et le logo de l'atelier de la Vanda

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Euro coin from Luxembourg featuring Henri I (1st map) is that it has a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The coin features a map of Luxembourg on one side and a portrait of Henri I on the other, symbolizing the country's strong sense of national identity and its connection to its past. Additionally, the use of bimetallic material in the coin's construction adds to its distinctiveness and value as a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  1500 - - - - - -
2003  1500 - - - - - -
2004  1500 - - - - - -
2005 S 1500 - - - - - -
2006 S 2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Henri I (1st map) 2002-2006 coin.