2 Euro - 150 years of the birth of writer Raul Brandão (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 873 |
| 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) | 2.35 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Luís Filipe de Abreu
Lettering:
LUIS FILIPE DE ABREU - INCM
RAUL
BRAN-
DÃO
1867
2017
PORTUGAL
Description:
Face of Raul Brandão. At the left side is the inscription RAUL BRANDÃO and underneath the years ‘1867’ and ‘2017’. At the bottom right is the inscription of the country of issuance and at the top right is the name of the author ‘LUIS FILIPE DE ABREU’ followed by the mintmark ‘INCM’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
LUIS FILIPE DE ABREU - INCM
RAUL
BRAN-
DÃO
1867
2017
PORTUGAL
Description:
Face of Raul Brandão. At the left side is the inscription RAUL BRANDÃO and underneath the years ‘1867’ and ‘2017’. At the bottom right is the inscription of the country of issuance and at the top right is the name of the author ‘LUIS FILIPE DE ABREU’ followed by the mintmark ‘INCM’. 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
Description:
Reeded with inscription: seven castles and five Coats of Arms.
Reeded with inscription: seven castles and five Coats of Arms.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 INCM | 500,000 | Common | |
| 2017 INCM | 10,000 | In Sets Only | Common |
| 2017 INCM | 10,000 | Proof | Common |