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20 Euros Ancient Rome
| Issuer | Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Value | 20 Euros |
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| Obverse description | A composite artistic rendering of architectural and archaeological vestiges of the ancient city of Pompeii occupies the central field, presented in a stylized numismatic composition. The design evokes the grandeur of Pompeii through layered motifs drawn from its ruins. The legend REPUBBLICA ITALIANA arcs across the field, identifying the issuing state, and the engraver's signature A. MASINI appears below the central design. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed reproduction of the celebrated garden fresco from the House of the Golden Bracelet (Casa del Bracciale d'Oro) in Pompeii dominates the reverse field, depicting lush flowering plants and a perched jay rendered in fine naturalistic style. The composition captures the vitality of ancient Roman decorative art. The date 2011 appears in the left field, while the denomination 20 EURO is inscribed in two lines at right. The legend FLORA NELL'ARTE, referencing the series title, is prominently placed within the design. The mint mark R for the Rome Mint is also present in the field. |
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| Reverse lettering | FLORA NELL`ARTE R 2011 20 EURO (Translation: Flora in Art) |
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