Italy 20 Euros, 2008
Andrea Palladio
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
20 Euros
Year
2008
Ruler
Republic
(1946–9999)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.451
Diameter (mm)
21
Description
20 Euros from Italy. Issued in 2008. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.45 g.
- Obverse
- Head of an older Andrea Palladio, inserted in a composition with architectural elements (at high left) and instruments of his work (at lower right): compass, square and protractor. Name of the author at right. (Italian Republic)
- Reverse
- Architectural plan of Villa Capria also called "La Rotonda", symbol of Palladian genius and his greater masterpiece. Inside the plan are the value, the mintmark, the logo of "Europe Coin Programme". Above the plan is the prospectus of the Villa with dates of the anniversary at both sides.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 R | 4.8K | Proof |
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