The twelve stars of the European Union positioned around the outer circle of the coin and the issuing year `2004`, positioned bottom centre, surround the bust of Bartolomeo Borghesi. To the left of the bust is the inscription `Bartolomeo Borghesi`, and one above the other are the letter `R` and the engraver`s initials `E.L.F.`. To the right of the bust is the word `San Marino`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
SAN MARINO
R E.L.F.
BARTOLOMEO BORGHESI
2004
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 EURO
LL
Edge
Finely reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence `2 *`