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10 Euro – Italy

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Italian Presidency of European Union Council
Italy
Context
Year: 2003
Issuer: Italy Issuer flag
Period:
(since 1946)
Currency:
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 48,000
Material
Diameter: 34 mm
Weight: 22 g
Silver weight: 20.35 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard259
Numista: #45334
Value
Exchange value: 10 EUR = $11.81
Bullion value: $57.56
Inflation-adjusted value: 15.26 EUR

Obverse

Description:
A map of Italy encircled by eleven stars. Above it, a winged, crowned woman holds Italy's star—the twelfth EU star—wrapped in her long band. The names of the twelve nations surround the image.
Inscription:
REPVBBLICA ITALIANA

AUSTRIA·FINLANDIA·FRANCIA·SVEZIA·BELGIO·ITALIA·DANIMARCA·PAESIBASSI·GRECIA·SPAGNA·IRLANDA·LUSSEMBURCO·REGNOUNITO·GERMANIA·PORTOGALLO·
Translation:
Italian Republic
Austria, Finland, France, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Ireland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal
Script: Latin
Languages: Italian, Latin
Engraver: Laura Cretara

Reverse

Description:
Centered within intersecting pentagons, the Italian star and olive branch are encircled. Between the pentagon points are symbols of science and perfection, marking Italy's EU Council Presidency years. The issue year is below; the value and legend surround the circle.
Inscription:
CONSIGLIO UNIONE EUROPEA PRESIDENZA ITALIANA · 10 EURO ·

1959 1962 1968 1971 1975 1980 1985 1990 1996

2003

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Translation:
European Union Council Italian Presidency · 10 Euro ·

1959 1962 1968 1971 1975 1980 1985 1990 1996
2003
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Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Laura Cretara

Edge

Reeded

Mints

NameMark
RomeR

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
2003R40,000BU
2003R8,000Proof
Somewhat Rare