Slovakia 2 Euro 2017 University Istropolitana
Additional Information
SKU | SK17-2EURO2 |
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Theme | Universiteit Istropolitana |
Worth | 2 euro |
Metal | Koper-nikkel-messing |
Country | Slovakia |
Quality | UNC |
Circulation | 1.000.000 |
Year | 2017 |
Weight | 8,5 gram |
Diameter | 25,75 |
Category | Special 2 euro coins |
Product Description
In the year 1467 King Matthias Curvinus founded the University of Istropolitana. This University based in Bratislava was the first Slovakian University. In Greek Istropolitana is Istropolis which means a city on the Danube, Bratislava being one of these. In the year 2017, it is 550 years since this University was founded, and in memory of this, Slovakia has issued a special 2 Euro coin. On the coin there are a number of sitting figures - a teacher with two students. In the background is the original building of the University of Istropolitana. This university no longer exists. At the top left of the coin is a Medallion with the image of King Matthias Curvinus. Furthermore, the text "Univerzita Istropolitana" and the year 1467 is also shown. At the bottom of the coin is the country name Slovensko (Slovak Republic) and the year 2017.