The Italian 2 euro standard circulation coin features a portrait of Dante Alighieri, the renowned medieval poet and author of the Divine Comedy. This iconic design, originally created by the artist Raffaele Sanzio, depicts the profile of the Florentine writer, whose literary contributions remain a cornerstone of the Italian language and cultural identity. Surrounding the portrait are the letters RI, representing the Repubblica Italiana, along with the year of issue and the mint mark of the Rome Mint. The design serves as a permanent tribute to Italy's profound influence on European literature and intellectual history. This standard issue coin was produced in 2022 with a total mintage of 24,979,500 pieces.