2 Euros Pieter Bruegel the Elder

€155,931.00
IssuerBelgium
Year2019
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)Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) LA#BEM-8.26, KM#387
Obverse descriptionThe inner part of the piece depicts the portrait of the famous Belgian artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder, together with a painting on an easel. Above this, you can find the name P. Bruegel, the years 1569, with a subtle obelisk referring to the year of death, and 2019, the year of issuance. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the left together with the Belgian mint director mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, the country code BE. The initials LL referring to the designer of the coin, Mr Luc Luycx, are located on the right. Finally, around the edge of the inner part small dots form a circle. The coins outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP. BRUEGEL 1569 2019 BE LL
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeEngraving on fine grooves: the inscription ` 2 ** `, repeated
Mint
Mintage2019  - Coincard - 150 000
2019  - proof - 5 000
Catalog ID5953071090
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