2 Euro - 420th anniversary of the birth of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| 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 | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Annalisa Masini
Lettering:
SAN MARINO BERNINI
1598
2018
R
A.M.
Description:
Detail from Bernini’s sculpture ‘Bust of Costanza Bonarelli’, and the dates ‘1598-2018’; at the edge, on the left is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’, on the right the inscription ‘BERNINI’, the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome and the initials of the artist Annalisa Masini ‘A.M.’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
SAN MARINO BERNINI
1598
2018
R
A.M.
Description:
Detail from Bernini’s sculpture ‘Bust of Costanza Bonarelli’, and the dates ‘1598-2018’; at the edge, on the left is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’, on the right the inscription ‘BERNINI’, the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome and the initials of the artist Annalisa Masini ‘A.M.’. 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 * 2 *
Description:
Reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 *" or "* 2" alternately upright and inverted.
2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Description:
Reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 *" or "* 2" alternately upright and inverted.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 R | 60,500 | In sets only | Not Common |
| 2018 R | 2,600 | Proof | Unknown |