Belgium, 2 Euro, Albert II
2006 - Brussels - Bi-Metallic - MS(63)
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The portrait of King Albert II facing left encircled by the 12 stars of Europe in the outer ring, among which is situated his monogram (a capital "A" with the Roman numeral "II" underneath a crown).
A map, next to the face value, shows the fifteen states of the European Union
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * * " alternately upright and inverted
8.49 gr
An “MS(63)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Mint State(63)
This means – more prosaically – that it is very unlikely that the coin has circulated, even among few and careful hands. Traces of any manipulations are practically imperceptible and no patina or other form of oxidation has altered the object’s brilliance.