5 Euro University of Naples

€431,752.00
IssuerItaly
Year2024
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight18 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#534
Obverse descriptionIn 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBBLICA ITALIANA U. PERNAZZA
Reverse descriptionIn 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 scriptLatin
Reverse lettering800 ANNI UNIVERSITÀ FEDERICO II NAPOLI 1224 2024 R 5 EURO
EdgeContinuous thick knurling
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage2024 R - Proof - 8 000
Catalog ID7246052440
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