| Issuer | Portugal |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Value | 2 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Dimensions | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: José de Guimarães Reverse: Luc Luycx |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#813 |
| Obverse description | The inner part of the coin depicts a stylised image of Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, together with his sword and the Castle of Guimarães, which is regarded as the birthplace of Portugal as an independent nation in the 12th century. To the left of the image is the Portuguese shield above the word “PORTUGAL”. To the lower right is the inscription “GUIMARÃES 2012” with the logo of Guimarães 2012 European Capital of Culture. Along the lower edge of the inner part are the mintmark “INCM” and the name of the designer, “JOSÉ DE GUIMARÃES”. The outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PORTUGAL GUIMARÃES 2012 INCM JOSÉ DE GUIMARÃES |
| 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 ribbed with seven castles and five coats of arms |
| Mint | INCM Lisbon, Portugal |
| Mintage | 2012 INCM - - 500 000 2012 INCM - Proof - 7 133 2012 INCM - Special Uncirculated - 8 626 |
| Catalog ID | 7183116900 |
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