The Italian 2 euro standard circulation coin features a portrait of Dante Alighieri, the celebrated Florentine poet and author of the Divine Comedy. This iconic image is derived from a painting by Raphael, housed in the Apostolic Palace within the Vatican. Dante represents the foundational figure of the Italian language and the cultural identity of the nation, bridging the medieval period and the Renaissance. His profile is framed by the twelve stars of the European Union, with the letters RI representing Repubblica Italiana and the mint mark R positioned to the side. The design serves as a permanent emblem of Italy’s historical contribution to European literature and humanism. This standard issue coin was minted in 2025.