20 Euros Andrea Palladio

€32,379.00
IssuerItaly
Year2008
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight6.451 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Maria Carmela Colaneri
Reverse: M. C. Colaneri
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#307, Fr#1560
Obverse descriptionHead of an older Andrea Palladio, inserted in a composition with architectural elements (at high left) and instruments of his work (at lower right): compass, square and protractor. Name of the author at right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBBLICA ITALIANA COLANERI
(Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse descriptionArchitectural plan of Villa Capria also called `La Rotonda`, symbol of Palladian genius and his greater masterpiece. Inside the plan are the value, the mintmark, the logo of `Europe Coin Programme`. Above the plan is the prospectus of the Villa with dates of the anniversary at both sides.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering20 EURO R ANDREA PALLADIO 1508 2008
Edge
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage2008 R - Proof - 4 800
Catalog ID3194678480
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