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2 Euro (Gian Lorenzo Bernini's birth) – San Marino

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 420th Anniversary of Gian Lorenzo Bernini's birth

San Marino

Context

Year: 2018

Issuer: San Marino

Period:

Republic

(since 301)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 63,100

Material

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.5 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #571

Numista: #150444

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:

The coin's center shows a detail from Bernini's 'Bust of Costanza Bonarelli' with the dates 1598-2018. Around the edge are the inscriptions 'SAN MARINO' and 'BERNINI', the mint mark 'R', and the artist's initials 'A.M.'. The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European flag.

Inscription:

SAN MARINO BERNINI

1598

2018

R

A.M.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Annalisa Masini