Italy · 2017 · 2 Euro
Italy €2 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice 2017 — Value and Rarity
Full sheet for Italy's 2017 €2 commemorative 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.
Description of the 2 Euro 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice 2017
Now let's move on to a coin that does not feature a historical figure but rather an Italian historical monument. In this case, we are talking about the 2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2017 Venice coin that commemorates the 400th anniversary of the completion of the Basilica di San Marco in Venice.
On the Obverse, the Basilica di San Marco is depicted with the inscription arching above it reading “VENEZIA” and to the right, the mintmark R.
In the lower part, we find the symbol of the Italian Republic between the dates “1617” on the left and “2017” on the right. At the bottom, the inscription “SAN MARCO” is present. In the upper right corner are the initials of the designer “LDS”. Surrounding the coin are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
Coin specifications
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Periodo | Unione Europea (dal 2002) |
| Coin type | Commemorative coin |
| Subject | 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice |
| Denomination | 2 euro |
| Year | 2017 |
| Edge | ‘2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★' |
| Bordo | Finemente Rigato |
| 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
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Roma | 1.500.000 | 2017 · Comune · Roma · R · 18.000 · 9.800 · 1.500.000 |
Market value
Value: The value of the 2 Euro Italy 2017 Venice, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the completion of the Basilica di San Marco, is €2.99.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2017 Italy 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice €2 worth?
Listed BU value: €3. Mintage: 2017 · Comune · Roma · R · 18.000 · 9.800 · 1.500.000.
What is the mintage of the 2017 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice coin?
Catalog mintage: 2017 · Comune · Roma · R · 18.000 · 9.800 · 1.500.000.
Is the 2017 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice €2 rare?
Catalog rarity Comune — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.
Where was the 2017 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice coin minted?
Mint listed on this page: Roma.
What year is the 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice coin from?
Issue year: 2017.
Where can I find all Italian commemoratives?
In the Italy pillar catalog: /euro-coins/italy/2-euro-commemoratives/
Where can I sell a 2017 400 Years of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice €2?
Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.
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€2 commemoratives from European states:
- See Vatican €2 coins and Italy €2 coins here.
- Malta €2, San Marino €2
- Greece €2, Germany €2
- Spain €2, France €2, Monaco €2
- Slovenia €2, Lithuania €2, Latvia €2, Croatia €2
- Austria €2, Netherlands €2
- Cyprus €2, Ireland €2, Estonia €2
- Andorra €2, Slovakia €2, Finland €2
- Belgium €2, Luxembourg €2, Portugal €2
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