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In 2011 the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute began a coin series entitled Flora and Fauna in Art Masterpieces. A Dual program with a €20 gold coin dedicated to flora or botanical themes, and a €50 gold coin inspired by fauna or zoological themes. The coins would illustrate and celebrate plant and animal life as portrayed in classical art through the ages.
Artist: Valerio De Seta
Obverse
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Depicts the helmeted head of Roma, facing right, from a denarius, a widespread small silver coin of ancient Rome; around the country name. REPUBBLICA ITALIANA ⠂ |
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Reverse
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Depicts a cat trying to catch a bird, a detail of a mosaic conserved at the Museo Nazionale Romano di Palazzo Massimo in Rome, the mintmark (R) and the engraver's name (all in the frame), surrounded by the inscription “Fauna in Art”. The date of the issue above the frame, the value below. FAUNA |
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50 Euro
Flora and Fauna in Art Masterpieces
Fauna: Ancient Rome
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KM# 348
Flora and Fauna in Art Masterpieces
Fauna: Ancient Rome