Vatican 2 Euro 2023 'Perugino' Proof

2023 Vatican 2 Euro coin 'Perugino' - Proof. Vatican has issued a special 2 Euro coin, in the quality Proof, with the theme Pietro Vannucci, better known as Pietro Perugino. He was an Italian painter who was born in 1446 near Perugia. He learned the art of painting in Florence where he painted in the studio of Andrea del Verrocchio. He collaborated with Leonardo da Vinci and got a lot of inspiration from the Italian painter Piero della Francesca. In 1482 he left for Rome where he helped to create the Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. On the face of the coin is an image of Perugino with the Baptism of Christ in the background. Furthermore, the country name CITTA DEL VATICANO (Vatican) is shown together with the years 1523 and 2023. The coin is presented in a beautiful brown case and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.