25 Euro – Vatican City
Vatican City
Context
Material
Weight: 35 g
Silver weight: 32.38 g
Shape: Rectangular
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
Numista: #477956
Value
Exchange value: 25 EUR = $29.54
Bullion value: $90.76
Obverse
Description:
Angel flying with ribbon, beside Pope Francis's motto and coat of arms.
Inscription:
FRANCISCVS PP. ANNO XII MMXXIV
NATUS٠EST
MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO
IHS
NATUS٠EST
MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO
IHS
Translation:
FRANCIS PP. YEAR XII MMXXIV
HE WAS BORN
HAVING MERCY AND CHOOSING
IHS
HE WAS BORN
HAVING MERCY AND CHOOSING
IHS
Script: Latin
Engraver: Silvia Petrassi
Designer: Marco Ventura
Reverse
Description:
A stained-glass-like Nativity scene. The infant Jesus lies in the manger, watched over by Joseph with his staff and Mary kneeling in prayer. An ox and donkey warm the Holy Family with their breath, while the comet above bathes the scene in divine light.
Inscription:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
VENTICINQUE EURO
R
NATIVITAS٠D.N.I.
CHRISTI٠MMXXIV
M VENTURA
PETRASSI INC
VENTICINQUE EURO
R
NATIVITAS٠D.N.I.
CHRISTI٠MMXXIV
M VENTURA
PETRASSI INC
Script: Latin
Engraver: Silvia Petrassi
Designer: Marco Ventura
Edge
✨ Legendary