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50 Euros - Franciscus Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
| Issuer | Philatelic and Numismatic Office of Vatican City State |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the papal coat of arms of Pope Francis at center, featuring a shield charged with the IHS Christogram set within a radiant sun, with a star and nard flower below, surmounted by a pontifical mitre and flanked by the crossed keys of Saint Peter. Two scrolling banners beneath the arms bear the papal motto MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO. The cursive facsimile signature Franciscus PP. appears prominently in the lower field. The arc legend ANNO V - MMXVII is inscribed along the upper periphery, and the engravers' names L. DE SIMONI INC. and P. DANIELE appear in the lower left and right fields respectively. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed architectural rendering of the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, depicted in three-quarter perspective and occupying the full width of the coin's field. The Romanesque-Gothic facade with its arched arcade, rose window, and multiple Byzantine-influenced domes is rendered with precision. A partial view of the equestrian statue of Gattamelata by Donatello is visible to the lower left. The denomination 50 and the word EURO appear in the upper field, flanking the dotted border arc, with the Rome Mint mark R to the right. The legend CITTA' del VATICANO is inscribed along the lower periphery. |
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| Mintage | 2017 R - Proof - 1,800 |
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