Description: ITALY - 2€ commemorative coin 2014 - 450th years since the birth of Galileo Galilei (uncirculated coin from roll) Galileo Galilei was born in Pisa, Italy on February 15, 1564. He was the oldest of seven children. His father was a musician and wool trader, who wanted his son to study medicine as there was more money in medicine.His achievements include improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations and support for Copernicanism. Galileo has been called the "father of modern observational astronomy", the "father of modern physics", the "father of science", and "the Father of Modern Science".The design shows the head of Galileo Galilei from the painting of Justus Sustermans, 1636 (Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi); around, upside, GALILEO GALILEI; on the right, superimposed letters R (monogram of the Mint of Rome)/astronomic telescope/ C.M. (monogram of the Author Claudia Momoni); on the left, superimposed letters of the Italian Republic monogram “RI”; in exergue 1564-2014. Shipping and handling: International regular mail 3.50$. Registered mail is 8.50$. Combined shipping available - each additional coin shipping and handling fee is 1.50$.
Price: 5.5 USD
Location: TARTU
End Time: 2024-10-03T18:07:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Composition: Outer part: copper-nickel; inner part: three layer
Shape: Round
Certification: Uncertified
Weight: 8.50 g
Colour: Outer part: silver; inner part: gold
Thickness: 2.20 mm
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: 2 Euro
Year: 2014
Country: Italy
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Edge: Edge lettering, fine milled
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Denomnation: 2 Euro
