2 Euro 2011, 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Giorgio Vasari [San Marino]

Coins-Europe

Country: San Marino
Shape: Round
Weight: 8.5 g
Name: 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Giorgio Vasari
Metal: Copper-Nickel-Zinc
Bimetal: Center - nickel plated with nickel brass. Ring - copper-nickel alloy
Designation: Cu-Ni-Zn
Plating: Nickel
Denomination: 2 Euro
Currency unit: Euro
Orientation: Medal alignment
Summary: KM# 500
Diameter: 25.75 mm

Reverse
In the center is the numeral 2, to its right is the outline of Europe, from which six vertical rays extend upwards and six downwards. Along the arc of the right edge, intersecting these rays, are twelve five-pointed stars. On Europe, the inscription in English: 'EURO'. To the right below the inscription is the monogram 'LL' - the mark of engraver Luc Luycx.
Obverse
In the center, within a rectangle inscribed in a circle of yellow metal, is an image of a woman raising a sword over the head of a kneeling man. To the left of the woman's head is the letter 'R' - the mint mark of the Rome Mint. To the left of the rectangle, the inscription in Italian: 'G.VASARI' - the name of the artist Giorgio Vasari, is arranged in a semicircle. To the right of the rectangle are the monogram 'C.M.' - the mark of engraver Claudia Momoni - and, in a semicircle, the country name in Italian: 'SAN MARINO'. Below are the years 1511-2011. Along the edge of the coin are twelve five-pointed stars.