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2 Euros William Shakespeare
2016 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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 | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#93489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
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 *" or "* 2" alternately upright and inverted.
Lettering: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Comment
“Hamlet”, “Othello”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Merchant of Venice”, “Macbeth” besides historical plays, poems and sonnets. His works titles are enough to give the profile of one of the most important plays writers and poets of Western culture: William Shakespeare. He moved himself between Middle Age and Renaissance and introduced a new theatre language which made of him the father of modern drama.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Shakespeare, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his play "Romeo and Juliet." The coin's bimetallic composition and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and Shakespeare fans alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 R | 2800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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