Vatican City €2 Perugino 2023 — Value and Rarity

The 2 Euro Commemorative Vatican 2023 Perugino coins were minted to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the death of the painter Pietro di Cristoforo Vannucci, known as Perugino, who passed away in 1523. Issued on 20/06/2023

On the Obverse of the coin, there is a portrait of Perugino on the right; on the left, the Baptism of Christ is depicted along with the R of the Mint of Rome. At the top, the inscription CITTÁ DEL VATICANO can be seen. Above Perugino's left shoulder, the signature of the designer Daniela Fusco FUSCO is engraved, while next to the right, the initials of the engraver Annalisa Masini INC A.M. are present. At the bottom of the coin, the inscription PERUGINO and the dates 1523 – 2023 are engraved, surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union.

Designer: Daniela Fusco

On the Reverse of the coin, the value of 2 EURO is engraved.

The portrait featured on the coin is derived from the fresco “Ornamentation of the Cambio” with the Self-Portrait of Perugino from 1500, measuring 40×30.5 cm. The fresco is located in the Collegio del Cambio in Perugia.
Meanwhile, the Baptism of Christ was taken from the “Cycle of the Life of Jesus” in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, created in 1482, measuring 335×540 cm.

Estimated value: 25€