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Luca Signorelli (c. 1441/1445 – 1523) was an Italian Renaissance painter from Cortona in Tuscany, who was noted in particular for his ability as a draftsman and his use of foreshortening. His massive frescos of the Last Judgment (1499–1503) in Orvieto Cathedral are considered his masterpiece.
In his early 40s he returned to live in Cortona, after working in Florence, Siena and Rome (1478–84, painting a now-lost section of the Sistine Chapel). With an established reputation, he remained based in Cortona for the rest of his life, but often travelled to the cities of the region to fulfill commissions.
Obverse
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Depicts an angel from Signorelli's fresco "The Elect In Paradise" (1499-1504), from the Chapel of the Madonna di San Brizio, surrounded by the artist and state names. Dates of the painter's death and issue above. Mintmark (R) on the left, the engraver's initials on the right below. The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer ring. 1523 • 2023 |
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Reverse
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A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 2 EURO |
Edge |
The sequence "2 ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ |
2 Euro
500th Anniversary of Death of Luca Signorelli
KM# 619
500th Anniversary of Death of Luca Signorelli
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Nickel Brass |
Weight | 8.5 g |
Diameter | 25.75 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape |
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Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)
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