2 Euro – 150th Anniversary of the Death of Alessandro Manzoni (2023)

Image source: Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico Vaticano

Additional information

Title / Occasion	150th Anniversary of the Death of Alessandro Manzoni
Country	Vatican City State
Ruler (Dates)	Pope Francis I (2013-)
Denomination	2 Euro
Year of Issue	2023
Material	Base Metal
Fineness	CuNi / CuZnNi
Size (mm)	25.75
Weight	8.50 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Reeded; 2* pattern
Quality	BU / Proof
Mint	Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma
Mintmark	R
Mintage	82500 / 9500
Special Techniques	Bi-metallic
Designer	Luycx, Luc (Rev), Titotto, Gabriella (Obv.)

Description obverse

Bust of Manzoni facing, head turned slightly to right; below, his signature; on the left, laurel branch; on the right, paper and quill. 1873-1923, CITTA' DEL VATICANO