Description

The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) released gold Proof coins with a specific focus on the country’s numismatic past featuring well-known designs seen on previously circulating coinage.
This release highlights the ten-lire coins (KM# 93) in use from 1951 until the Italian lire was replaced by the euro.

Artist: Maria Angela Cassol

Obverse

Replicates the design of the 10 Lire coin's obverse from the 1950s, featuring a plough encircled by the name of the country. Below, the designer's name (CASSOL) is inscribed. The design is encompassed by a decorative dotted border.

REPUBBLICA • ITALIANA
CASSOL

Reverse

Reproduces the design of the 10 Lire coin from the 1950s, featuring two ears of wheat divided by the value "10". Below, the coin's value is indicated as "50 EURO" alongside the year of issue "2024". The mintmark "R" identifies the Mint of Rome, positioned to the right. The design is encompassed by a decorative dotted border.

10
R
2024 50 EURO

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9999
Weight 15.552 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)

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