2 Euros - Philippe WW I Anniversary

€59,828.00
IssuerBelgium
Year2014
TypeCommemorative circulation 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) KM#345, LA#BEM-8.16
Obverse descriptionThe coin’s central field depicts a poppy above the years 2014-18. Below these years appears the inscription ‘The Great War Centenary’, under which are the signature mark of the Master of the Mint and the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael. The top of the central field features the trilingual inscription ‘BELGIE — BELGIQUE — BELGIEN’ - the name of the country in Dutch, French and German. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBELGIE - BELGIQUE - BELGIEN 2014-18 The Great War Centenary
(Translation: BELGIUM - BELGIUM - BELGIUM 2014-18 The Great War Centenary)
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)
Mintage2014  - - 1 700 000
2014  - BU set - 6 000
2014  - Proof - 6 000
Catalog ID7665623780
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