2 Euro - Philippe - 200th anniversary of the Ghent University (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 369 |
| 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
Lettering:
200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT - 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY
1817 2017
BE
Description:
Logo of the Ghent University, with the dates 1817 - 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription 200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT – 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael, and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT - 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY
1817 2017
BE
Description:
Logo of the Ghent University, with the dates 1817 - 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription 200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT – 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael, and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication. 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 inscription.
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 175,000 | Common | |
| 2017 | 20,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2017 | 5,000 | Proof | Common |