Self-portrait of Leonardo inside a geometrical frame made by a square and a circle. Below the hand of the artist`s hand in the execution of the signature with the famous writing `left-handed`. At right the name of the author.
Obverse script
Latin, Latin (cursive)
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
U.PERNAZZA
Leonardo (Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse description
Composition of elements from original drawings by Leonardo on the study of the flight (the artificial wing; model of ball steering wheel; air screw and flight paths as a function of wind direction) around the face of the Vitruvian Man. To the left, on two lines, the value, the logo of `Europe Coin Programme` and the year of issue. At right the mintmark