Obverse: the obverse of the coin features a portrait of Alessandro Manzoni, inspired by the image of the Italian writer on the 100 000 lire banknote issued in 1967. The acronym of the Italian Republic 'IR' appears on the left-hand side and below it the writer's death and the year of issue of the coin '1873-2023'. The mintmark 'R' appears on the right-hand side and the engraver's initials 'AV' at the bottom.
Reverse: the normal reverse of the €2 coin.
About the coin: The €2 coin pays tribute to the famous Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni and commemorates the 150th anniversary of his death. Manzoni is one of the most important figures of 19th century Italian literature, whose works contributed to the formation of the modern Italian language. The coin is a symbolic way of paying tribute to the influence of his life and works on Italian culture. It is an excellent gift for literature lovers and numismatists who appreciate rare and historically significant objects.
