Italy 2€ 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille 2009 (coin photo)
Italy 2€ 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille 2009 — commemorative coin

Italy · 2009 · 2 Euro

Italy €2 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille 2009 — Value and Rarity

Full sheet for Italy's 2009 €2 commemorative 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.

Description of the 2 Euro 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille 2009

2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2009 200 Years since the Birth of Louis Braille — obverse of the coin
2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2009 Two-Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Louis Braille

2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2009 200 Years since the Birth of Louis Braille — obverse of the coin

The first coin honoring a historical figure. Specifically, the 2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2009 that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille Code, which is named after him.

On the Obverse, the 2 Euro coin from Italy 2009 depicts a hand turning the pages of a book, with its index finger resting on the inscription “LOUIS BRAILLE 1809 – 2009”. Below the hand is the name LOUIS BRAILLE, represented in the alphabet he invented, along with the signature of the designer further down.

Above the hand, two birds in flight symbolize free and universal knowledge, alongside the monogram of the Italian Republic. Just below the hand is the mint mark. Surrounding the design are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

Coin specifications

Country Italy
Periodo Unione Europea (dal 2002)
Coin type Commemorative coin
Subject 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille
Denomination 2 euro
Year 2009
Edge
‘2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★' 2 euro coin edge: repeating 2 and five-pointed star pattern
Bordo
Finemente Rigato 2 euro coin edge: repeating 2 and five-pointed star pattern
Material Bimetallica. Parte esterna: rame-nichel; parte interna tre strati: nichel-ottone, nichel, nichel-ottone.
Diameter 25,75 mm
Forma Rotonda
Allineamento (0°)
Thickness 2,20 mm
Weight 8,5 g , interno 4,5g

Mintage and rarity

YearMintMintageNotes
2009Roma2.000.0002009 · Comune · Roma · R · 15.000 · · 2.000.000

Market value

Value: The value of the 2 Euro Italy 2009, minted for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, is €3.53.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2009 Italy 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille €2 worth?

Listed BU value: €3.50. Mintage: 2009 · Comune · Roma · R · 15.000 · · 2.000.000.

What is the mintage of the 2009 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille coin?

Catalog mintage: 2009 · Comune · Roma · R · 15.000 · · 2.000.000.

Is the 2009 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille €2 rare?

Catalog rarity Comune — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.

Where was the 2009 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille coin minted?

Mint listed on this page: Roma.

What year is the 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille coin from?

Issue year: 2009.

Where can I find all Italian commemoratives?

In the Italy pillar catalog: /euro-coins/italy/2-euro-commemoratives/

Where can I sell a 2009 200 Years since the birth of Louis Braille €2?

Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.

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