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20 Euro - Franciscus 450th Anniversary of the Death of Michelangelo
| Issuer | Vatican City State |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing draped bust of Pope Francis (Franciscus PP.) occupying the central field, rendered in high relief with fine detail of his clerical vestments. The circumscribed legend arcs along the upper periphery, reading FRANCISCVS PP. A.D. MMXIV S.P. II, indicating his pontifical title and the regnal year in Roman numerals. The engraver's signature P. DANIELE appears incuse in the lower right field. The overall composition reflects the traditional Vatican papal portraiture style in a Proof finish. |
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| Obverse lettering | FRANCISCVS PP. A.D. MMXIV S.P. II |
| Reverse description | The central field depicts the young Michelangelo as an adolescent engaged in sculpting, shown working intently on a block of marble, evoking the artist's early mastery. To the right, a representation of the Pietà alludes to one of Michelangelo's most celebrated masterworks. A vertical legend to the left of the design identifies the issuer and commemorative dates, while the denomination 20 EURO and the mint mark R appear in the lower field. The dual dates 1564–2014 commemorate the 450th anniversary of the artist's death. |
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