2½ Euros (World Heritage - Belém Tower; Proof issue) 2009 front 2½ Euros (World Heritage - Belém Tower; Proof issue) 2009 back
2½ Euros (World Heritage - Belém Tower; Proof issue) 2009 photo
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2½ Euros World Heritage - Belém Tower; Proof issue

2009 year
Silver (.925) 12 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
2½ Euros 2.5 EUR = USD 2.74
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#18232
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

A fortress

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TORRE DE BELÉM
PATRIMÓNIO MUNDIAL
UNESCO

Translation:
Belém Tower
World Heritage
UNESCO

Engraver: J.J. Brito

Edge

Fine grooves.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Belém Tower, which is featured on the coin, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important architectural and historical monuments in Portugal. It was built in the 16th century to protect the city of Lisbon from naval attacks and has been used as a fortress, a palace, and even a prison over the years. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Portugal's rich history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009 INCM 3669 - - - - - -

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; Proof issue) 2009 coin.