The coin commemorates the Year for Priests, proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI to run from of 19 June 2009 to 19 June 2010, that was concluded with an international gathering of priests attended by the pope. The coin features a shepherd pulling a lamb from a lion’s mouth. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Country...............................
Vatican
Face Value...........................
2 Euro
Quality................................
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Year....................................
2010
Mint....................................
Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato S.p.A (IPZS)
Engraver/Draftsman............
Luciana De Simoni/Guido Veroi
Mintage...............................
109 000
Weight (g)...........................
8,50
Diameter (mm)....................
25,75
Thickness (mm)...................
2,20
Alloy...................................
Cupro-Alu-Nickel
Packaging...........................
Blister
Issue Date...........................
Reviews about this 2 Euro Commemorative of Vatican 2010 - Year for Priests (0 reviews)
