2 Euro - 250th Anniversary of Oporto Clérigos Tower (2013)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 848 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.18 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Hugo Maciel
Lettering:
250 ANOS TORRE DOS CLÉRIGOS - 2013
INCM HUGO MACIEL
PORTUGAL
Description:
The 250th anniversary of the construction of ‘Torre dos Clérigos’.
The tower is depicted as it can be seen by the people on the street when standing close to it, side by side with the typical Oporto skyline as seen from Douro River south bank. At the top, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘250 ANOS TORRE DOS CLÉRIGOS — 2013’. At the bottom right, the Portuguese Coat of Arms and underneath the indication of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. At the left, the mint mark and the name of the artist ‘INCM — HUGO MACIEL’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
250 ANOS TORRE DOS CLÉRIGOS - 2013
INCM HUGO MACIEL
PORTUGAL
Description:
The 250th anniversary of the construction of ‘Torre dos Clérigos’.
The tower is depicted as it can be seen by the people on the street when standing close to it, side by side with the typical Oporto skyline as seen from Douro River south bank. At the top, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘250 ANOS TORRE DOS CLÉRIGOS — 2013’. At the bottom right, the Portuguese Coat of Arms and underneath the indication of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. At the left, the mint mark and the name of the artist ‘INCM — HUGO MACIEL’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO LL
2 EURO LL
Edge
Description:
Milled with inscription: seven castles and five Coats of Arms.
Milled with inscription: seven castles and five Coats of Arms.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 INCM | Common | ||
| 2013 INCM | 10,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2013 | In sets only | Common |