© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
2 Euros Plautus
2016 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#84714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
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 “2” and star, repeated six times,
alternately upright and inverted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Comment
An ingenious forerunner of modern comedy, Plautus was born in Sarsina, a small and lively town now part of Emilia-Romagna. His originality lies in the extraordinary expressive power of his lively and flamboyant dialogue, which he borrows from common people and best interprets in his plays. The special richness of a language finely combining farce and wit is also part of his great originality.Interesting fact
The 2 Euro commemorative coin from Italy featuring Plautus, a Roman playwright, has a unique design element. The coin's outer ring is made of a copper-nickel alloy, while the inner circle is made of nickel brass, giving it a distinctive bimetallic look. This design feature was incorporated to represent the duality of Plautus's works, which often blended elements of Greek and Roman comedy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 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 (Plautus) 2016 coin.
