Vatikanstadt 50 Euros - Pope Francis, 2022

50 Euros - Pope Francis aus Vatikanstadt. Ausgegeben 2022. Geprägt in Gold (.917). Durchmesser 28 mm, Gewicht 15 g.

Avers

On either side of the papal coat of arms, artist Gabriella Titotto features the two angels that Canova sculpted for the Stuart Monument.

Revers

The reverse depicts the statue of Perseus Triumphant, sculpted by Canova in the late 1800s and placed in the Vatican Museums by Pope Pius VII. To the right of the statue we see Canova’s face in profile, reflecting the marble self-portrait sculpted in 1812 and located next to his funerary monument in Possagno. Laurel leaves and ribbons complete the coin design.

Rand

Fine knurled