The 2014 Italy 2 euro commemorative coin honours the life and scientific contributions of Galileo Galilei, the renowned astronomer and physicist. The national side features a portrait of Galileo, inspired by the painting attributed to Justus Sustermans, which captures his intellectual focus. To the right of the portrait, the design incorporates a telescope, symbolising his pioneering use of the instrument to observe the celestial bodies and his foundational role in the development of modern observational astronomy. This imagery reflects Italy's profound historical influence on the advancement of global scientific thought and the Renaissance tradition of inquiry. The coin was issued in 2014 with a mintage of 6,500,000 pieces.