{"id":21615,"date":"2025-07-15T15:55:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/?p=21615"},"modified":"2026-04-29T00:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:10:22","slug":"2026-san-marino-450th-anniversary-of-the-death-of-titian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-2026\/2026-san-marino-450th-anniversary-of-the-death-of-titian\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 – San Marino – 450th anniversary of Titian’s death"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

In 2026, the Republic of San Marino will issue a \u20ac2 commemorative coin to mark the 450th anniversary of the death of Tiziano Vecellio, better known as Titian. Titian, who died in 1576, is one of the most celebrated painters of the Italian Renaissance. With this coin, San Marino pays tribute to his artistic genius and his pivotal contribution to the history of European art. The coin thus underscores the importance of preserving and celebrating shared cultural heritage. <\/p>\n\n

Coin Description<\/h2>\n\n

The obverse of the coin depicts an allegory inspired by one of the frescoes or celestial compositions characteristic of Titian’s style. In the center, a draped female figure, seated on a cloud, occupies the main space. She holds a long strip of fabric or a scroll, perhaps a symbol of knowledge or art. Her face, turned to the right, expresses concentration, serenity, and grace. As such, this representation embodies the spiritual elevation often associated with the painter’s works. <\/p>\n\n

The background features soft, dynamic shapes that enhance the sense of movement and lightness. Around the scene are the inscriptions “TIZIANO<\/strong>” on the left, “SAN MARINO<\/strong>” at the top, and “1576 \u2022 2026<\/strong>” on the right, indicating the artist’s death date and the year of issue. The letter “R<\/strong>,” marking the Rome mint, appears discreetly to the right of the composition. Furthermore, the initials “SL<\/strong>,” likely those of the engraver, appear at the bottom. The outer border is adorned with the twelve stars of the European Union, signifying San Marino’s integration into the European numismatic program. <\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n

En r\u00e9sum\u00e9, la pi\u00e8ce de 2 euros \u00e9mise en 2026 par Saint-Marin rend hommage \u00e0 Titien, 450 ans apr\u00e8s sa mort. Elle c\u00e9l\u00e8bre un ma\u00eetre incontest\u00e9 de la peinture de la Renaissance. Par cons\u00e9quent, l\u2019\u00e9mission met en lumi\u00e8re son influence durable dans l\u2019histoire de l\u2019art occidental. De plus, l\u2019\u00e9l\u00e9gance de la repr\u00e9sentation choisie refl\u00e8te la profondeur esth\u00e9tique et symbolique de son \u0153uvre. En outre, la pi\u00e8ce illustre l\u2019engagement de Saint-Marin \u00e0 valoriser les figures majeures du patrimoine artistique europ\u00e9en. Finalement, cette pi\u00e8ce comm\u00e9morative offre un t\u00e9moignage numismatique raffin\u00e9 de l\u2019h\u00e9ritage du Titien. <\/p>\n\n

Issuing Country:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Issue Date:<\/strong><\/td>2026<\/td><\/tr>
Total Mintage:<\/strong><\/td>59.000<\/td><\/tr>
including Proof:<\/td> 7.000<\/td><\/tr>
including BU:<\/td> 52.000<\/td><\/tr>
including UNC:<\/td> 0<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td><\/a>To be defined on EUR-Lex<\/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>. \n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction In 2026, the Republic of San Marino will issue a \u20ac2 commemorative coin to mark the 450th anniversary of the death of Tiziano Vecellio, better known as Titian. Titian, who died in 1576, is […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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