{"id":16907,"date":"2019-02-26T08:55:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T07:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/non-classifiee\/2015-slovakia-200th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-the-intellectual-ludovit-stur\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T13:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:46:55","slug":"2015-slovakia-200th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-the-intellectual-ludovit-stur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-2015\/2015-slovakia-200th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-the-intellectual-ludovit-stur\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 – Slovakia – 200th anniversary of the birth of the intellectual \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

This 2 euro coin, issued by Slovakia in 2015, celebrates the bicentenary of the birth of the intellectual \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far. Indeed, \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far is an emblematic figure of the Slovak national movement of the 19th century. Therefore, this piece highlights the importance of his legacy for the Slovak nation.<\/p>\n\n

Coin description<\/h2>\n\n

The obverse of the coin shows a detailed portrait of \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far. Indeed, his serious face and his distinctive features are finely engraved. The inscription \u201c\u013dUDOV\u00cdT \u0160T\u00daR\u201d appears on the left, indicating the name of the honored person. To the right of the portrait, we find the year of issue \u201c2015\u201d and the name of the issuing country \u201cSLOVENSKO\u201d.<\/p>\n\n

The dates “1815-1856” are inscribed below the portrait, marking the year of \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far’s birth and death. Additionally, the initials \u201cMP\u201d and the symbol of the Kremnica Mint (Mincov\u0148a Kremnica) appear below the dates, confirming the mint of manufacture of the coin. The bottom of the coin shows twelve stars, symbol of the European Union, arranged in a circle around the edge. This starry circle symbolizes the unity and harmony of the EU member countries. Furthermore, the arrangement of graphic elements creates a balanced and meaningful composition.<\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n

This Slovak 2 euro coin, issued in 2015, commemorates the bicentenary of the birth of \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far. Indeed, the obverse, with its detailed portrait and historical inscriptions, highlights the importance of this figure in the history of Slovakia. Commemorating this anniversary with a coin strengthens collective memory. By celebrating a pillar of the Slovak national movement, this coin becomes a tangible tribute and lasting reminder of \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far’s impact on Slovak culture and identity.<\/p>\n\n

Country of Issue:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Date of issue:<\/strong><\/td>October 23, 2015<\/td><\/tr>
Total mintage:<\/strong><\/td>1.000.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 Proof:<\/td>\u00a00<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 BU:<\/td>\u00a06.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 UNC:<\/td>\u00a0994.000<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>Ivan \u0158eh\u00e1k<\/td><\/tr>
The edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td>2015\/C 241\/03<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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Do you want to know the technical specifications of this coin? Feel free to visit the page dedicated to the specifications of a 2-euro coin<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction This 2 euro coin, issued by Slovakia in 2015, celebrates the bicentenary of the birth of the intellectual \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far. Indeed, \u013dudov\u00edt \u0160t\u00far is an emblematic figure of the Slovak national movement of the […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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