Catalogue
| Émetteur | Italy |
|---|---|
| Année | 2025 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Valeur | 5 Euros |
| Devise | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Poids | 15 g |
| Diamètre | 32 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | KM#564 |
| Description de l’avers | In the centre, partly enclosed in a rectangular frame, a depiction of the remains of the Temple of the Dioscuri dating back to the 1st century BC. On the right, a drainpipe with a lion`s head, representing the mastery of Greek architects. At the top, the inscription `REPUBBLICA` and at the bottom `ITALIANA`. On the left, enclosed in a rectangular frame, the figure of a Telamon and the signature of the designer `U.PERNAZZA` |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | REPUBBLICA ITALIANA U.PERNAZZA |
| Description du revers | In the centre the Ephebe of Agrigento, considered one of the masterpieces of Greek sculpture. At the bottom left, a coin depicting a crab, circulating in ancient Agrigento called Akragas. At the top left, the `R` identifying the Mint of Rome. On the right, the coin’s value `5 EURO`. Arch-shaped, the inscriptions `AGRIGENTO 2025`, the celebrated city and the year of the coin’s issue, and `ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE`. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | AGRIGENTO 2025 CAPITALE ITALIANA DELLA CULTURA R 5 EURO |
| Tranche | Continuous milled |
| Atelier |
R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Tirage |
2025 R - SU - 4 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 2557529740 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: Issued by the Italian Republic in 2025, this 5 Euro coin commemorates Agrigento's designation as the Italian Capital of Culture. This national initiative highlights cities rich in cultural heritage, promoting tourism and local identity. Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its Valley of the Temples, represents a profound link to Magna Graecia. The coin serves as a tangible record of Italy's commitment to preserving and celebrating its diverse cultural landscape.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is not detailed in initial records, Italian commemorative coins typically feature designs by artists from the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato. The stylistic school is distinctly modern numismatic, blending classical allusions to Agrigento's Hellenic past with contemporary artistic interpretation. The obverse and reverse designs are expected to depict iconic elements of Agrigento, such as architectural marvels or symbolic representations, rendered with meticulous detail.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper, this 32 mm, 15-gram coin exhibits characteristics typical of modern Italian minting. High-points for examination include intricate details of architectural features or portraiture, and fine lines within the legend, where wear or weakness in strike would first manifest. The copper composition generally allows for a sharp strike; collectors should inspect for full detail on highest relief elements and evenness of strike across fields, indicative of a well-preserved specimen.