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2 euro commemorative coin of the Republic of San Marino, issued in 2023 with a circulation of 54,000 copies. Dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the death of Perugino. Minted at IPZS, Rome. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a fragment of Perugino's famous painting "The Transfer of the Keys to Saint Peter" (1481-1482) from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Above - "San Marino". Below - "PERUGINO" and "1523-2023". 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). 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 fine ribbing, with the inscription "2 ★" repeated 6 times.
Historical context
Perugino (real name Pietro Vannucci, c. 1450 - February-March 1523) - an outstanding Italian painter of the Early Renaissance, the main master of the Umbrian school, on which he had a huge influence. Born in Citta della Pieve (Umbria). He received his education in Florence, possibly in the workshop of Verrocchio, where Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli worked alongside him. In 1481-1482 he participated in the paintings of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, painted the famous fresco "The Handing Over of the Keys to Saint Peter" - a masterpiece of the late Quattrocento with a characteristic clear composition, delicate figures, and an idyllic landscape. Perugino's style is calm, idyllic, and gentle compositions with a characteristic Umbrian sky and soft landscapes. He worked in Perugia, Florence, and Rome. His most famous student was Raphael Santi (c. 1494-1500), who learned a lot from his teacher. He died in February-March 1523 in Fontignano from the plague.