10 Euro – Franciscus Saint James the Greater
2023 year| Gold (.9995) plated silver (.925) | 22 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9995) plated silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#393581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA´ DEL VATICANO • EVRO DIECI •
R
SANCTVS JACOBVS•MAJOR
Engraver: Valerio De Seta
Designer: Marco Ventura
Edge
The text
Script: Latin
Lettering: MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO + MMXXIII+
Comment
The Vatican Mint dedicates the 10 euro silver coin, FS version, to another apostle, Saint James the Greater. Artist Marco Ventura places the image of Saint James in the centre of the coin, referring to a common iconography that shows a man with a long beard wearing a pilgrim’s cloak, holding a staff and carrying a pilgrim’s pouch. On his broad-brimmed hat is a seashell, a symbol of life and rebirth. James was the first apostle to be martyred. His relics were taken to Galicia where in 830, thanks to a phenomenon of star-like lights, they were rediscovered. In that place in 1075 the construction of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Campus Stellae) began, later to become one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations.
Interesting fact
The 10 Euro Franciscus (Saint James the Greater) 2023 coin from Vatican City features an unique design, showcasing Saint James the Greater, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Vatican City's coat of arms.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 R | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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