Italy 10 Euros, 2011
Amerigo Vespucci
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
10 Euros
Year
2011
Ruler
Republic
(1946–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
22
Diameter (mm)
34
Description
10 Euros from Italy. Issued in 2011. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 34 mm and weighs 22 g.
- Obverse
- A reproduction of Amerigo Vespucci's portrait, which was drawn from an old engraving of the time. In the background the "Caracca", the ship which the explorer using during his voyages. Below, in exergue, the logo of the Program with name of the author at right. (Italian Republic)
- Reverse
- Free interpretation of the geographical map of the world as made by Martin Waldseemuller in 1507. In the map is clearly shown the Americas on the left. Value is at top, near the North Pole, while below the map are the date and the mintmark.
- Edge
- Interrupted milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 R | 8.6K | Proof |
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