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2 Euro (William Shakespeare) – San Marino

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare

San Marino

Context

Year: 2016

Issuer: San Marino

Period:

Republic

(since 301)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 87,800

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: #547

Numista: #93489

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:

The design features a portrait of Shakespeare. On the right are the dates '1616-2016' and 'San Marino' with the artist's initials 'MB'. On the left is the inscription 'William Shakespeare' and the mintmark 'R'.

Inscription:

William Shakespeare

1616-2016

MB

R

San Marino

Script: Latin

Engraver: Matt Bonaccorsi

Reverse

Description:

A map shows Europe borderless beside its face value.

Inscription:

2 EURO

LL

Script: Latin

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Legend:

2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *

Mints

Name	Mark
Rome	R

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2016	R	85,000	BU
2016	R	2,800	Proof

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