Noi monede comemorative din Vatican - 22.06.2021

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Among the numismatic issues that the Vatican has prepared for us on June 25, two pieces will be made available to collectors, both with 5 euro facials, one bimetallic, dedicated to the "V Centenary of the death of Pope Leo X" , and the other in silver alluding to the "50th anniversary of the association of San Pedro and San Pablo.

V Centenary of the death of Pope Leo X

Pope Leo X, Giovanni de Lorenzo de Medici, was the 217th Pope of the Catholic Church from 1513 until his death on December 1, 1521. Leo X, belonging to one of the most powerful Florentine families of the time, was a great Pope of the Renaissance; During his pontificate he valued and supported Raphael Sanzio, of which a magnificent portrait of the Pope is preserved in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

 

The profile portrait on the reverse of the coin, by Marco Ventura, is inspired by the numismatic iconography of the pontiff; on the obverse are the shields of Leo X and Pope Francis.

 

5 euro bimetallic coin

Version: Proof
Nominal value: 5 Euro
Diameter: 27.50 mm
Weight: 9.50 g
Sculptor: Marco Ventura
Engraver: Valerio De Seta
Print run: 4,300 copies
Mintage: IPSZ (Italy)

The sale price for subscribers of this coin is € 49.


50th anniversary of the association of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Association of Saints Peter and Paul, created in 1971 by the will of Paul VI, in order to continue the inheritance of ideals of the Palatine Guard of Honor of His Holiness. Members in service are Roman Catholics who wish to “give a particular witness of Christian life, apostolate and fidelity to the Apostolic See”, through cultural activities, works of Christian charity and the service they dedicate, mainly in the Basilica. of Saint Peter in the Vatican. 

 

The 5-euro silver anniversary coin, created by artist Patrizio Daniele, represents Saints Peter and Paul. Saint Paul holds in his left hand a sword: “the sword of the Spirit… that is, the Word of God”; Saint Peter carries two keys in his left hand, which in Christian symbols represent the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.

 

5 euro silver coin

Metal and quality: 925 Silver / Proof
Nominal value: 5 Euro
Diameter: 32 mm
Weight: 18 g
Sculptor: Patrizio Daniele
Engraver: Annalisa Masini
Print run: 3,300 copies
Mintage: IPSZ (Italy)

The sale price for subscribers of this coin is € 58. 

 

 

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