Representation of an ancient student listening to a lesson. Name of the author below the student desk.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
E.L.FRAPICCINI (Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse description
In an oval a view of Piazza Maggiore (the central Place in the town of Bologna) with the facade of the church of San Petronio and of the Town Palace at right. On background the two leaning towers of Bologna. Below the oval are the value and the date. Mintmark is at right.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM SAECULARIA
NONA
R
L 200
1988 (Translation: Ninth Century of the University (of Bologna))