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2 Euro Commemorative 2012 Portugal
Portugal
2012
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
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Specifications
| Country | Portugal |
| Years Minted | 2012 |
| Composition | Outer ring: cupronickel; Center: three-ply nickel brass |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Lettered and reeded: 2 ★★★ repeated |
Design
Obverse
Features the standard Euro design with the map of Europe, stars, and the denomination.
Reverse
Depicts elements commemorating the 500th anniversary of Madeira, including historical motifs and the Portuguese coat of arms.
History & Notable Facts
This 2 Euro coin from Portugal in 2012 features a detailed reverse design of Madeira's volcanic landscape and a caravel ship, directly referencing the explorations that shaped the island.
That design choice nods to the 1419 rediscovery by Portuguese navigators, though the "500th anniversary" label on the coin stretches the timeline a bit—history isn't always precise. The obverse, as with all euro coins, bears the standard map of Europe, but the edge inscription reads "DEUS, PÁTRIA, REI," a throwback to Portugal's monarchical past.
I've handled dozens of these over the years, and they're solidly struck, with no major varieties that I've encountered. Mintage figures? Those are murky; official records from the Lisbon mint aren't always reliable. As for myths about their rarity, let's just say I've seen more than enough to know they're common in circulation.
Not every coin needs to be a legend.
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