| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 50 000 Lire (50 000 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Dimensions | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | Uliana Pernazza |
| In circulation to | 28 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#191, Schön#197 |
| Obverse description | External view of the Basilica of Saint Ambrose in Milan. Below, on the left, the name of the author |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
U. PERNAZZA (Translation: Italian Republic) |
| Reverse description | One of the tile of the golden High Altar by Volvinius (a german goldsmith) depicting the Investiture of Saint Ambrose. The High Altar is one of the main treasure of the Basilica and an excellent example of Carolingian Art. At both sides other two rectangular tiles in the same style of that of the altar have the dates of the anniversary. Below the value with mintmark at right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ANNIVERSARIO DELLA MORTE DI
S.AMBROGIO
397 1997
R
LIRE 50 MILA (Translation: Anniversary of the death of St. Ambrose) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | ND (1997) R - Proof - 5 750 |
| Catalog ID | 6868565260 |
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