Catalog
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
| Value | 2 Euros (2 EUR) |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass center in copper-nickel ring |
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| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Stylized bust of Pau Claris facing right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
CATALUNYA 1641 2016 REPVBLICA (Translation: Catalonia. Republic.) |
| Reverse description | Map of Europe to the left. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ESSAI · PRUEBA · TRIAL · PROVA 2 |
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| Mintage |
2016 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 6302593870 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued by Spain in 2016, this 2 Euro coin commemorates Pau Claris i Casademunt (1586-1641), a pivotal figure in Catalan history. Claris, a lawyer and clergyman, was the 94th President of the Generalitat of Catalonia. He led the Catalan Revolt against Philip IV's Spanish monarchy, declaring the short-lived Catalan Republic in 1641. This coin, part of Spain’s Autonomous Communities series, recognizes Catalonia’s historical heritage.
Artistry: The national side, designed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT), features a contemporary realist portrait of Pau Claris. His