Italy · 2015 · 2 Euro
Italy €2 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri 2015 — Value and Rarity
Full sheet for Italy's 2015 €2 commemorative 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.
Description of the 2 Euro 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri 2015
Perhaps the most well-known and important poet in Italian history is Dante Alighieri. This coin, the 2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2015 Dante, commemorates the 750th anniversary of his birth.
On the Obverse, the coin features a depiction of Dante holding the Divine Comedy with the mountain of Purgatory in the background. At the top, in an arch, is the inscription “Dante Alighieri” with the monogram of the Italian Republic just below. To the right is the mintmark, while at the bottom are the initials of the designer and the dates “1265 – 2015”.
Coin specifications
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Periodo | Unione Europea (dal 2002) |
| Coin type | Commemorative coin |
| Subject | 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri |
| Denomination | 2 euro |
| Year | 2015 |
| 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 |
| Alignment | (0°) |
| Thickness | 2,20 mm |
| Weight | 8,5 g , interno 4,5g |
Mintage and rarity
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rome | 3.500.000 | 2015 · Common · Roma · R · 15.000 · · 3.500.000 |
Market value
Value: The value of the 2 Euro Italy 2015 Dante coin, created in honor of the 750th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's birth, is €3.00.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2015 Italy 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri €2 worth?
Listed BU value: €3. Mintage: 2015 · Comune · Roma · R · 15.000 · · 3.500.000.
What is the mintage of the 2015 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri coin?
Catalog mintage: 2015 · Comune · Roma · R · 15.000 · · 3.500.000.
Is the 2015 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri €2 rare?
Catalog rarity Comune — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.
Where was the 2015 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri coin minted?
Mint listed on this page: Roma.
What year is the 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri coin from?
Issue year: 2015.
Where can I find all Italian commemoratives?
In the Italy pillar catalog: /euro-coins/italy/2-euro-commemoratives/
Where can I sell a 2015 750 Years since the birth of Dante Alighieri €2?
Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.
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