2 Euros Portuguese Republic

€2.00
IssuerPortugal
Year2010
TypeCommemorative circulation 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: José Cândido
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#796
Obverse descriptionThe coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of the constitutional monarchy of King Manuel II and the establishment of the Portuguese Republic following the revolution of 5 October 1910. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA 1910·2010· INCM JOSÉ CÂNDIDO
(Translation: Portuguese Republic 1910·2010· INCM JOSÉ CÂNDIDO)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFinely ribbed with seven castles and five coats of arms
Mint
Mintage2010 INCM - - 1 000 000
2010 INCM - BU set - 7 930
2010 INCM - Proof - 8 864
Catalog ID5193371750
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