Title:
100th Anniversary of Death of Giovanni Pascoli
Description:
Bimetallic €2 circulating commemorative coin from Italy. National (obverse) side shows a detailed portrait of Italian poet Giovanni Pascoli (facing right) with the inscription ”G. PASCOLI” and the year of death ”1912” on the left; issue year ”2012” and the monogram of the Italian Republic ”RI” on the right; the mintmark ”R” (Rome) and designer initials ”M.C.C.” also appear on the national side. Outer ring bears the 12 European Union stars. Common €2 reverse (not shown) features a map of Europe with the denomination ”2 EURO” and designer initials ”LL”.
Standard €2 specifications: bimetallic construction (inner: nickel-brass / nickel / nickel-brass; outer: copper-nickel), mass 8.50 g, diameter 25.75 mm. Commemorative issue: 100th anniversary of the death of Giovanni Pascoli; reported issuing volume 15,000,000.
Standard €2 specifications: bimetallic construction (inner: nickel-brass / nickel / nickel-brass; outer: copper-nickel), mass 8.50 g, diameter 25.75 mm. Commemorative issue: 100th anniversary of the death of Giovanni Pascoli; reported issuing volume 15,000,000.
Country:
Italy
Year:
2012
Mintage:
15000000
Material:
Nickel/Brass
Denomination:
€2
Weight:
8.5
Diameter:
25.75
Edge:
Finely milled with alternating incuse ’2’ and stars (standard €2 style used by Italy)
Designers:
Luc Luycx
Maria Carmela Colaneri
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Date Added:
2025-12-14 11:23:13
Automatic Estimated Value:
~€7.66
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-14
Date Added:
2025-12-14 11:23:13
