| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Dimensions | 34 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Luciana De Simoni |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#316 |
| Obverse description | Woman face to the right, looking up to three stars placed close to her forehead. At left, in a curved area, an astrolabe. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBBLICA ITALIANA (Translation: Italian Republic) |
| Reverse description | Diagonally divided by the teloscope of Gailleo Galilei, a particular of the celestial vault (lower right) and of an ancient astrolabe. At left, among some constellations the value on two lines. Below, the lower part of the astrolabe divides the mintmark and other constellations |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ASTRONOMIA 2009 ANNO
INTERNATIZONALE
V Z A B C D E F G H
10
EURO
L. DE SIMONI
R (Translation: Astronomy 2009 International Year 10 Euro) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2009 R - Proof - 9 000 |
| Catalog ID | 4148750240 |
| Comments |
