2½ Euros (World Heritage - Jerónimos Monastery; Proof issue) 2009 front 2½ Euros (World Heritage - Jerónimos Monastery; Proof issue) 2009 back
2½ Euros (World Heritage - Jerónimos Monastery; Proof issue) 2009 photo
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2½ Euros World Heritage - Jerónimos Monastery; 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#18235
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Representation of the vault of the Nave of the church Santa Maria of the monastery and the coat of arms of Portugal. The inscriptions "2 1/2 EURO" the face value, "2009" the year of issue and "PORTUGAL" the name of the issuing state.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MOSTEIRO DOS JERÓNIMOS
PATRIMÓNIO MUNDIAL UNESCO
INCM ISABEL C.-F. BRANCO

Engraver: Isabel Carriço/Fernando Branco

Edge

Fine grooves.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Jerónimos Monastery, which is featured on the coin, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most prominent examples of Manueline architecture in Portugal. The monastery was built in the 16th century to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India and was sponsored by King Manuel I. The coin's design features a detailed representation of the monastery's facade, showcasing its intricate stone carvings and ornate details.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009 INCM 3687 - - - - - -

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 - Jerónimos Monastery; Proof issue) 2009 coin.