2 Euro - 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare (2016)
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) | 2.35 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Matt Bonaccorsi
Lettering:
William Shakespeare
1616-2016
MB
R
San Marino
Description:
Portrait of William Shakespeare. On the right, in a semi-circle, the dates ‘1616-2016’ and the name of the issuing country. On the bottom right, the initials of the artist ‘MB’. On the left, in a semi-circle, the inscription ‘William Shakespeare’; on the bottom left, the mintmark ‘R’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
William Shakespeare
1616-2016
MB
R
San Marino
Description:
Portrait of William Shakespeare. On the right, in a semi-circle, the dates ‘1616-2016’ and the name of the issuing country. On the bottom right, the initials of the artist ‘MB’. On the left, in a semi-circle, the inscription ‘William Shakespeare’; on the bottom left, the mintmark ‘R’. 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: six times "2 *" or "* 2" alternately upright and inverted.
2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Description:
Reeded with inscription: six times "2 *" or "* 2" alternately upright and inverted.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 R | 85,000 | In sets only | Not Common |
| 2016 R | 2,800 | Proof | Unknown |