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Benito Jacovitti (1923–1997) was an influential Italian comic artist. He began his career in 1939 with Il Brivido magazine and later worked with Il Vittorioso for almost three decades, creating numerous characters including Pippo, Oreste il guastafeste, and Cocco Bill. His work extended to school diaries and newspapers like Il Giorno, where he introduced characters like Tom Ficcanaso. Jacovitti's art style, characterized by exaggerated features and intricate details, appealed to both children and adults. Throughout his prolific career, he created over 60 characters and published around 150 books, solidifying his legacy as a seminal figure in comic book history.
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Obverse
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Depicts Jak Mandolino, the clumsy gangster drawn by the surrealist pencil of Jacovitti, depicted with Pop Corn, his hilarious advisor, on his back. The country name is above, and the character name is below. REPUBBLICA ITALIANA |
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Reverse
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Depicts the name “JACOVITTI” created in the cartoonist's original style in which the “J” is surmounted by one of his eccentric characters with an ironic expression. Above, "R", identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right, “2024”, year of the coin’s issue; on the left, the value “5 EURO”; in exergue, the name of the designer “MOMONI”. R |
Edge |
5 Euro
Italian Comics
Benito Jacovitti - Jak Mandolino
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Italian Comics
Benito Jacovitti - Jak Mandolino
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 15.6 g |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)
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