2 Euro - Francis - 50th Anniversary of the death of Padre Pio (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 506 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by P. Daniele
Lettering:
CITTA'DEL VATICANO
1968 2018
P. DANIELE VDS INC
Padre Pio
R
Description:
Profile of a portrait of Padre Pio. At the top, from left to right, in semi-circle is the inscription of the issuing country. At the bottom is the inscription ‘Padre Pio’ and at its right the mint mark ‘R’. At the left hand of the design is the year ‘1968’ and at the right is the year of issue. At the bottom left is the name of the artist ‘P.DANIELE’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
CITTA'DEL VATICANO
1968 2018
P. DANIELE VDS INC
Padre Pio
R
Description:
Profile of a portrait of Padre Pio. At the top, from left to right, in semi-circle is the inscription of the issuing country. At the bottom is the inscription ‘Padre Pio’ and at its right the mint mark ‘R’. At the left hand of the design is the year ‘1968’ and at the right is the year of issue. At the bottom left is the name of the artist ‘P.DANIELE’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 R | 91,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2018 R | 10,000 | Proof | Not Common |