Aereal view of the Palazzo Pubblico of Siena, with the Tower of Mangia at its right. In the background a series of palaces surrounding the Piazza del Campo (the heart of old town of Siena and one of the most beautiful square of Italy). Below the name of the engraver
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
E.L. FRAPICCINI (Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse description
A sculptural group by Nicola Pisano, representing an allegory of architecture. Above the value with dates at sides. Below the legend and the mintmark on five lines.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
100
MILA LIRE
1348 1998
COMPLETAMENTO
DELLA TORRE DEL MANGIA
DEL PALAZZO PUBBLICO DI SIENA
DCL ANNIVERSARIO
R (Translation: Completion of the Torre del Mangia of Palazzo Pubblico in Siena DCL (650th) Anniversary)