Portugal €2 Magellano 2019 — Value and Rarity

Full sheet for Portugal's 2019 €2 commemorative Magellano: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.

Description of the 2 Euro Magellano 2019

2 Euro Commemorative Portugal 2019 Magellan — Portugal €2 commemorative 2019 Magellano — coin obverse

For 2019, Portugal chose to commemorate Ferdinand Magellan on the 500th anniversary of his circumnavigation! A Portuguese explorer who lends his name to the Strait of Magellan, he was also the first European navigator to sail the waters of the Pacific. Coin dated 05/08/2019.

The Obverse of this proudly Portuguese 2 euro coin features a portrait of Magellan with his deep gaze scanning the horizon to our left.
To the left is inscribed the text 2019 – PORTUGAL preceded by the INCM symbol of the Portuguese Mint and the signature of the designer Luís Filipe Abreu.
At the bottom, it is engraved in two lines around the circle: CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO / 1519 FERNÃO✦DE✦MÃGÃLHÃES.

Surrounding it is the nickel and copper crown with the symbol of Europe, represented by a circle of 12 five-pointed stars.

The Reverse of the coin, or back, features the Common Side with the nominal value of the coin: 2€, along with a map of European countries.

The Edge: Inscribed with seven castles and five coats of arms.

Coin specifications

Country	Portugal
Coin type	Commemorative coin
Subject	Magellano
Denomination	2 euro
Year	2019
Material	Bi-metallic — outer ring: copper-nickel; core: nickel brass / nickel / nickel brass
Diameter	25,75 mm
Thickness	2,20 mm
Weight	8,50 g

Mintage and rarity

Year	Mint	Mintage	Notes
2019	—	770.000	750.000 + 10.000 Fdc + 10.000 Fs

Market value

Value:

This Portuguese commemorative coin from 2019, minted for the 500th Anniversary of Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation, is worth €3.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2019 Portugal Magellano €2 worth?

Listed BU value: €3. Mintage: 750.000 + 10.000 Fdc + 10.000 Fs.

What is the mintage of the 2019 Magellano coin?

Catalog mintage: 750.000 + 10.000 Fdc + 10.000 Fs.

Is the 2019 Magellano €2 rare?

Catalog rarity NC: premiums over face are more common, depending on condition and demand.

When was the Magellano coin issued?

Issue date listed: 08/05/2019.

Where can I find all Portuguese commemoratives?

In the Portugal pillar catalog: /euro-coins/portugal/2-euro-commemoratives/

Where can I sell a 2019 Magellano €2?

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

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