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A 2 euro commemorative coin of the Slovak Republic, issued in 2017 in a circulation of 1,000,000 copies. Dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the Istropolitan University. It was minted at Mincovňa Kremnica. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts the stylized building of the Istropolitan University in Bratislava - a characteristic Gothic facade. At the top - "UNIVERSITAS ISTROPOLITANA", at the bottom - "SLOVENSKO" and the dates "1467-2017" (year of the first meeting). Mark of the Kremnica Mint. On the outer ring are the 12 five-pointed stars of the EU.
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 is a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map with six thin horizontal lines. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union. The band is finely fluted and has the inscription "SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA" with two linden leaves.
Historical context
The Istropolitan University (Universitas Istropolitana, from the ancient Greek name for the Danube - Istr) is the first university in the territory of modern Slovakia, founded on June 19, 1465 by the King of Hungary and Bohemia, Matthias Corvinus (Matthias Corvinus, 1443-1490) in Bratislava (then Požón, Pressburg). Permission for the foundation was granted by Pope Paul II in a bull dated May 19, 1465. The university began operations on July 20, 1467 and offered four faculties: liberal arts, theology, law, and medicine. The first chancellor was the Archbishop of Esztergom, János Vitez. Among the professors were prominent humanists Johann Regiomontan (astronomer, mathematician), Martin Bílyka (astronomy), Lorenz Cochem. Classes were held in a building on modern Ventúrska Street (now a monument). After the death of its patron Matthias Corvinus in 1490 and the conflict with his successor Vladislav II, the university declined and ceased operations around 1491.