In the background, perspective view of the historic headquarters of the `Federico II` University of Naples, enclosed within a decorative motif inspired by the tympanum of the main façade of the Palace that houses one of the oldest universities in the world, established on 5 June 1224 with an edict issued by the Swabian emperor. Arch-shaped, above and below, the inscription “REPUBBLICA ITALIANA”; on the right, the name of the designer “U. PERNAZZA”.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
U. PERNAZZA
Reverse description
In the centre, the logo of the `Federico II` University of Naples; Around, the inscription “800 ANNI UNIVERSITÀ FEDERICO II NAPOLI”; below, on the left and right, the dates `1224` and `2024`, respectively the year of the foundation of the University and the year of the coin’s issue; on the right, “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome; in exergue, the value “5 EURO”.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
800 ANNI UNIVERSITÀ FEDERICO II
NAPOLI
1224 2024
R
5 EURO