50 Euros Baroque

€97,838.00
IssuerItaly
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight16.129 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Valerio De Seta
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#370
Obverse descriptionView 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBBLICA ITALIANA V. DE SETA
(Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse descriptionThe 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFAUNA NELL`ARTE R 2014 50 EURO
(Translation: Fauna in Art)
EdgeContinuous milled.
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage2014 R - Proof - 750
Catalog ID8624490810
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