2 Euro
Italy 2 Euro (Dante Alighieri)
Italy (Italian Republic) · 2002
A bimetallic 2 Euro coin featuring the portrait of writer Dante Alighieri on the obverse.
- Country
- Italy (Italian Republic)
- Year
- 2002
- Denomination
- 2 Euro
- Metal
- Bimetallic: Nickel-brass clad nickel center, Copper-nickel ring
- Grade
- Very Fine / Extremely Fine (Circulated)
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Overview
A bimetallic 2 Euro coin featuring the portrait of writer Dante Alighieri on the obverse.
Historical significance
Issued as part of the initial wave of Euro currency, replaceing the Lira. The design honors Dante Alighieri, the 'Father of the Italian Language', based on a Raphael portrait.
Obverse (front)
A portrait of Dante Alighieri by Raphael (from the Parnassus in the Vatican); monogram 'RI' for Repubblica Italiana and the date 2002. Surrounded by 12 stars.
Reverse (back)
Standard Euro common side showing a map of Europe next to the denomination '2 EURO'.
Estimated value
$2 - $4 in circulated condition; $5 - $10 in uncirculated condition.
What drives this coin's value
Most 2002 Italian 2 Euro coins are worth face value unless in exceptionally perfect uncirculated condition. Circulated coins are generally worth exactly 2 Euros.
Grade assessment
Very Fine / Extremely Fine (Circulated)
Mintage & rarity
Common; approximately 463 million minted in 2002.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check for magnetic properties (the center is slightly magnetic). Ensure the bimetallic joint is tight and the edge lettering is crisp.
Notable varieties & errors
None common for this date; look for major striking errors like off-center strikes or 'wrong planchet' errors which are rare and valuable.
Similar coins
Other national 2 Euro coins (e.g., German eagle, French tree). Dante's profile is unique to the Italian 2 Euro.
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it removes the original surface; handle by the edges to prevent skin oil damage.
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