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| Issuer | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The papal coat of arms of Pope Francis occupies the central field within a rectangular flan, depicted in full heraldic detail with the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the pontifical tiara above the shield, which incorporates the IHS Christogram with sun rays. The motto MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO is inscribed along the lower margin as a legend. The regnal year in Roman numerals MMXXI appears on the left vertical border, while ANNO IX denotes the ninth year of the pontificate on the right. The inscription FRANCISCVS PP. runs along the upper margin in capital Latin letters. The engraver's signature INC.V.DS. and the name O. ROSSI appear discreetly in the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a full-color reproduction of Caravaggio's celebrated painting 'The Entombment of Christ' (La Deposizione), occupying the majority of the rectangular flan within a decorative border. The legend CITTA' DEL VATICANO arches prominently along the upper margin, with the inscription CARAVAGGIO 1571·2021 running vertically along the right border, commemorating the 450th anniversary of the painter's birth. The denomination EURO 25 is displayed in the lower right field in large numerals. The mint mark R for the Rome Mint appears in the lower left area of the design. |
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