2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests, Vatican City

2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests, Vatican City, 2010 obverse image2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests, Vatican City, 2010 reverse image
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Vatican City flagVatican City
  • Years of Minting:
    2010
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    R Rome, Italy (476-date)
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests Reference Price

Reference Price

$14.95-$249.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Engraver:


Guido Veroi

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


The coin commemorates the Year for Priests, proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI to run from of 19 June 2009 to 19 June 2010, that was concluded with an international gathering of priests attended by the pope. The coin features a shepherd pulling a lamb from a lion’s mouth. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence 2 * alternately upright and inverted

2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


ANNO SACERDOTALE R CITTÀ DEL VATICANO 2010 VEROI

Reverse:


2 EURO LL

2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring

Size

2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests sizes
  • Weight:8.5 g
  • Diameter:25.75 mm
  • Thickness:2.2 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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