2½ Euros World Heritage - Belém Tower
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 2½ Euros 2.5 EUR = USD 2.74 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Representation of the Belem Tower which was built on the banks of the Tagus between 1515 and 1521 by King Manuel I of Portugal to guard the entrance to the port of Lisbon. Located in the district of Belém, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.the Tower of Belém was built to serve both as a gateway to the city of Lisbon and as part of the defense system protecting the mouth of the Tagus and the Hieronymites monastery, which were strategic points for invading the city.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TORRE DE BELÉM
PATRIMÓNIO MUNDIAL
UNESCO
Engraver: J.J. Brito
Edge
Coarse reeded.
Interesting fact
The Belém Tower coin was designed by the artist José Aurélio, and it features a depiction of the Tower of Belém, a historic fortress located in Lisbon, Portugal. The Tower of Belém is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important examples of Manueline architecture, a style that combines elements of Gothic, Renaissance, and Islamic art. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Torre de Belém" and the year "2009".
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 INCM | 79319 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Euros (World Heritage - Belém Tower) 2009 coin.
