| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.129 g |
| Dimensions | 28 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#309, Fr#1561 |
| Obverse description | Representation of Europe as a vessel sailing under the twelve stars of the Union. On the left side the year of issue, on the right the monogram `RI`, in the lower center the name of the author. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 2008 RI
E. L. FRAPICCINI (Translation: (RI) = Italian Republic) |
| Reverse description | Belem Tower in Lisbon, one of the most representative examples of Manueline style. above the value, while the mint mark is below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | EUROPA DELLE ARTI
50
EURO
GOTICO MANUELINO
R (Translation: Europe of Arts 50 Euro Manuelin Gothic) |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 2008 R - Proof - 1 689 |
| Catalog ID | 8744696560 |
| Comments |
