Inside a circle is the `marzocco`, a lion holding with its right forefoot a shield with the lily of Florence, symbol of republican liberty, from a sculpture realised by Donatello nowadays conserved at the Museo del Bargello in Florence. Outside the circle is the legend with lily of Florence at end
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA ⚜ (Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse description
Representation of a medal realized by Antonio di Puccio, also called Pisanello, probably in 1447, which depicts Gianfrancesco Gonzaga, first marquis of Mantova (1432-1444), advancing on a horse. Above is the value, while below is the date and the name of the author.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
FAUNA NELL`ARTE
50
EURO
R
2013
V. DE SETA (Translation: Fauna In Art)