2 Euros Christopher Columbus

€1.00
IssuerSan Marino
Year2006
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)Obverse: Luciana De Simoni
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#478, Schön#467
Obverse descriptionThe coin shows Christopher Columbus and three caravels. The inscription ‘SAN MARINO’ appears above his portrait, and a wind rose and the mint mark ‘R’ to the right. The dates ‘1506 — 2006’ are shown on a scroll below his portrait. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSAN MARINO R LDS 1506 2006
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFinely reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence `2 *`
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage2006 R - Folder BU - 120 000
Catalog ID2741446290
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