Italy 10 Euros, 2015
Centenary of World War I
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
10 Euros
Year
2015
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 2015. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 34 mm and weighs 22 g.
- Obverse
- Bust in front representing Italy in a melancholic attitude, her head wrapped with a band and a five-pointed star, a work inspired by the "Vittoria Alata" sculpted by Cesare Busnelli for the War Memorial of Meda; around, garland of olive branches on the left and oak branches on the right, symbolizing strenght and glory.
- Reverse
- The sculptural group "Sacrificio" created by Leonardo Bistolfi for the monument erected in Rome in honour of Vittorio Emanuele II. The sculpture represents a dying hero supported by a man unchained by his sacrifice, who is kissed by a feminine figure embodying Liberty and Family.
- Edge
- Discountinuous coarse milled.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 R | 5K | Proof |
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