2 Euros - Philippe 200 years of the University of Liège

€108,778.00
IssuerBelgium
Year2017
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) LA#BEM-8.22, KM#370
Obverse descriptionThe inner part of the piece represents the logo of the University of Liege, with the dates 1817 — 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering200 ANS UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE - 200 YEARS UNIVERSITY OF LIEGE 1817 2017 L G L G Universitas Leodiensis BE
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
MintRoyal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage2017  - In sets coincard - 195 000
2017  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID1778208980
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