Vatican 2 Euro 2021 Dante Proof

2021 Vatican 2 Euro coin 'Dante'. Dante Alighieri died 700 years ago in the year 1321. To commemorate this the Vatican has issued this special 2 Euro coin.... Read more
€67.50

Additional Information

SKU VA21-2EURO6
Theme Dante
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Vatican
Quality PROOF
Circulation 9.300
Year 2021
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

2021 Vatican 2 Euro coin 'Dante'. Dante Alighieri died 700 years ago in the year 1321. To commemorate this the Vatican has issued this special 2 Euro coin. Dante, along with Boccaccio and Petrarch, had a major influence on the Cultural Renewal of his time. This led to more Humanism and modern culture. Dante is not only an icon of literature but also very influential on medieval culture. He has masterfully described this in his famous works. His works are still regarded, internationally, as the greatest literary masterpieces. On the face of the coin Dante is portrayed next to one of Florence's most famous monuments - the Palazzo Vecchio. The country name CITTA DEL VATICANO (Vatican) and the years 1321 - 2021 are also shown. The coin is minted in the quality 'Proof' which is the highest quality. The mintage of this coin is only 9,300 copies. The coin is presented in a luxurious packaging and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.