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Italy · 2014
450th Anniversary of the birth of Galileo Galilei (born in 1564)
The Italy 2014 €2 commemorative coin "450th Anniversary of the birth of Galileo Galilei (born in 1564)" has a mintage of 6,500,000 coins.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Year | 2014 |
| Feature | 450th Anniversary of the birth of Galileo Galilei (born in 1564) |
| Issue date | June 2014 |
| Mintage | 6,500,000 coins Common |
Mintage compared
Median mintage of all issues: 750,000
Rank 426 of 490 by rarity
Description (ECB)
The design shows the head of Galileo Galilei from the painting of Justus Sustermans, 1636 (Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi); around, upside, GALILEO GALILEI; on the right, superimposed letters R (monogram of the Mint of Rome)/astronomic telescope/C.M. (monogram of the Author Claudia Momoni); on the left, superimposed letters of the Italian Republic monogram ‘RI’; in exergue 1564-2014. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Source: European Central Bank, €2 commemorative coin pages. Texts quoted as published. ECB 2014
This coin in other languages
Deutsch: 450. Geburtstag von Galileo Galilei (gebItaliano: 450 o anniversario della nascita di GaliFrançais: 450 e anniversaire de la naissance de GaEspañol: 450 o aniversario del nacimiento de GaliNederlands: 450e geboortedag van Galileo Galilei (geSuomi: 450 vuotta Galileo Galilein syntymästäPortuguês: 450 anos do nascimento de Galileu Galile
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FAQ
Mintage: Italy 2014?
The Italy 2014 €2 commemorative coin "450th Anniversary of the birth of Galileo Galilei (born in 1564)" has a mintage of 6,500,000 coins.
Which 2 euro coins are valuable?
Mostly low mintage issues, for example from Monaco, the Vatican or San Marino, and mint errors. A low mintage alone does not guarantee a high price.