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Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano

50 Euro (Antonio Canova) – Vatican City

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Antonio Canova
Vatican City
Context
Year: 2022
Issuer: Vatican City Issuer flag
Ruler: Francis
Currency:
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 1,000
Material
Diameter: 28 mm
Weight: 15 g
Gold weight: 13.76 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 91.7% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
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Numista: #346304
Value
Exchange value: 50 EUR = $59.07
Bullion value: $2292.05

Obverse

Description:
Gabriella Titotto’s design places Canova’s angels from the Stuart Monument beside the papal coat of arms.
Inscription:
IHS

MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO

FRANCISCVS PP.

AN.X S.P.-MMXXII



MOMONI INC.

G. TITOTTO
Translation:
IHS

BY HAVING MERCY AND BY CHOOSING

POPE FRANCIS

YEAR 10 S.P. - 2022



MOMONI INC.

G. TITOTTO
Script: Latin
Languages: Latin, English
Engraver: Claudia Momoni

Reverse

Description:
The reverse shows Canova's statue of Perseus Triumphant in the Vatican Museums, with his 1812 marble self-portrait in profile. Laurel leaves and ribbons complete the design.
Inscription:
EURO CINQUANTA

R

1822 A. CANOVA 2022

CITTA' DEL

VATICANO
Script: Latin
Engraver: Claudia Momoni

Edge

Fine knurled

Mints

NameMark
RomeR

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
2022R1,000Proof
Legendary