Description

The Italian mint introduced the “Cultura Enogastronomica Italiana” (Italian Food and Wine Culture) series in 2020. Each issue is dedicated to a specific region and showcases famous monuments in the background with culinary treasures standing out in colour in front of it.

Design: Marta Bonifacio

Obverse

Depicts a composition of typical Lazio food and wine traditions: “Romanesco” artichokes, spaghetti Amatriciana (spaghetti with guanciale and tomato), a bunch of Malvasia Putinata grapes and Frascati wine in the classic glass carafe set within an octagon recalling the symbol of the Lazio Region and whose outer frame, an escutcheon decorated with ovules and darts, features decorations of coffered ceilings of ancient Roman basilicas. In the background, the plan of the city of Rome. The country name above, the region and the designer's names below.

Lazio is one of the 20 administrative regions of Italy. The capital of Lazio is Rome, which is also the capital and largest city of Italy.

REPUBBLICA
ITALIANA
LAZIO
M.BONIFACIO

Reverse

Depicts a Roman aqueduct with maritime pines, characteristic of the Lazio landscape, standing out. Below, maritime subjects drawn from the mosaics of the Thermal Baths of Neptune in Ostia Antica. In the centre, the inscription “SAPORI D’ITALIA”, visually divides the field; above, on the left, the value “5 EURO”; below, “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome, and “2023”, the year of the coin’s issue.

The preservation and extensive excavations at Ostia Antica have brought to light 26 different bath complexes in the town. These range from large public baths, such as the Forum Baths, to smaller most likely private ones such as the small baths.

5 euro
SAPORI D'ITALIA
R
2023

Edge

5 Euro

Italian Food and Wine Culture
Lazio - Frascati and Amatriciana

Subscribe series
KM# 500
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 10.3 g
Diameter 26.95 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)

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