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  • 2 Euro Cent 2002-2023, KM# 211, Italy
  • 2 Euro Cent 2002-2023, KM# 211, Italy
Obverse

Reproduction of Mole Antonelliana, surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union; on the left the overlapping letters 'R' and 'I'; on the right 2002 above the letter 'R'; and on the bottom the engraver's initials, the overlapping letters LDS.

The Mole Antonelliana is a major landmark building in Turin, Italy, named after its architect, Alessandro Antonelli. A mole in Italian is a building of monumental proportions.

Construction began in 1863, soon after Italian unification, and was completed in 1889, after the architect's death. Originally conceived of as a synagogue, it now houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, and is the tallest museum in the world.

Engraver: Luciana De Simoni

RI 2012
R
LDS

Reverse

A globe, next to the facial value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.

Engraver: Luc Luycx

2 EURO
CENT
LL

Edge

2 Euro Cent

KM# 211 Schön# 229
Characteristics
Material Copper Plated Steel
Weight 3.06 g
Diameter 18.75 mm
Thickness 1.67 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)

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