Catalogus
| Uitgever | Spain |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 2016 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
| Waarde | 2 Euros (2 EUR) |
| Valuta | Euro (2002-date) |
| Samenstelling | Bimetallic: brass center in copper-nickel ring |
| Gewicht | |
| Diameter | |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Stylized bust of Pau Claris facing right. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
CATALUNYA 1641 2016 REPVBLICA (Translation: Catalonia. Republic.) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Map of Europe to the left. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | ESSAI · PRUEBA · TRIAL · PROVA 2 |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
2016 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 6302593870 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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