50 Euros Renaissance

€97,911.00
IssuerItaly
Year2013
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#366
Obverse descriptionInside 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBBLICA ITALIANA ⚜
(Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse descriptionRepresentation 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFAUNA NELL`ARTE 50 EURO R 2013 V. DE SETA
(Translation: Fauna In Art)
EdgeContinuous milled.
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage2013 R - Proof - 1 100
Catalog ID8495936840
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