Catalog
| Issuer | Serbia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | The White Angel from the fresco depicting Archangel Gabriel, symbolizing faith, hope, love, peace, and the resurrection of Christ. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PRUEBA TRIAL ESSAI PROBE REPUBLIKA SRBIJA G 2004 |
| Reverse description | European flag |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2 C SPECIMEN |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint |
G Bayerisches Münzkontor,Waldaschaff, Germany |
| Mintage |
2004 G - BU in Capsule in 56 Coin Folder Set - 30 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 6562233710 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 2004 2 Euro Cents Specimen from Serbia emerges from a pivotal era. In 2004, Serbia, then part of Serbia and Montenegro, was a parliamentary republic pursuing European integration, though not a Eurozone member. This "Euro Cent Specimen" from a non-Eurozone nation is highly anomalous. It likely served as a preparatory study, speculative pattern, or internal test, reflecting conceptual alignment with future European economic structures rather than a circulating coin. It stands as a unique numismatic artifact from a period of significant geopolitical transition.
Artistry: Lacking specific engraver attribution, this specimen's design would likely adhere to modern European numismatic aesthetics, prioritizing clarity and symbolic