View of Piazza della Minerva, Rome, to the Pantheon. In the foreground an elephant carrying an ancient obelisk. Name of the author below right buildings.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
V. DE SETA (Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse description
The elephant of piazza della Minerva in Rome, realized by the famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was sculpted as a base for the ancient obelisk which was uncovered under the convent annexed to the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Mintmark and date are at sides of the elephant, while the value is below.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
FAUNA NELL`ARTE
R 2014
50 EURO (Translation: Fauna in Art)