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2 euro commemorative coin of the Republic of San Marino, issued in 2021 in a circulation of 54,000 copies. Dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the birth of Albrecht Dürer. Minted at IPZS, Rome. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts the famous self-portrait of Albrecht Dürer from 1500 (Munich) - a characteristic image of the artist with long wavy hair, a direct gaze. Above - "San Marino". Below - "DÜRER" and the dates "1471-2021". Mark "R". On the ring - 12 EU stars.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix (Royal Belgian Mint). It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map with six thin horizontal lines. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the European Union. The band - with thin ribbing, with the inscription "2 ★" repeated 6 times.
Historical context
Albrecht Dürer (May 21, 1471 - April 6, 1528) - the most prominent German artist, graphic artist, art theorist of the Northern Renaissance. Born in Nuremberg, the third of 18 children in the family of a jeweler of Hungarian origin. A student of Michael Wolgemuth, then traveled around Europe - he went to Italy twice (1494-1495, 1505-1507). Dürer is primarily a graphic genius: he created hundreds of woodcuts and copper engravings with technical virtuosity. Among the famous works: "Apocalypse" (series of woodcuts 1498), "Master Engravings" - "Knight, Death and the Devil" (1513), "Saint Jerome in the Cell" (1514), "Melancholy I" (1514) - a philosophical masterpiece with many symbols. Painting: "Adoration of the Three Magi" (1504), "Four Apostles" (1526), numerous self-portraits. Theoretical treatises on the proportions of the human body, geometry. Died April 6, 1528 in Nuremberg.