5 Euros Work in Europe

€45,323.00
IssuerItaly
Year2003
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight18 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Roberto Mauri
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#253
Obverse descriptionIn center the `Moduler` an anthropometric scale of proportions devised by the French architect Le Corbusier, with at its right the double helix of the DNA; both are inside a rectangle. At sides a schematic representations of the modern technology. At right are also present the date and the `RI` monogram. Name of the author below the Moduler.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringR 2003 RI (= REPUBBLICA ITALIANA) mauri
(Translation: RI = Italian Republic)
Reverse descriptionAt the center is a reproduction of a bas-relief from the 2nd century representing the work of man. The bas-reflief separate the value above and at the bottom together with twelve stars (six above and six below) placed along the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 euro
EdgeReeded
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage2003 R - BU - In BU Sets only - 50 000
2003 R - Proof - In Proof Sets only - 12 000
Catalog ID7946443910
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