20 Euros Arab-Norman

2012 year


Gold (.900)	6.451 g	21 mm

Description

Issuer	Italy
Period	Republic (1946-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2012
Value	20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Gold (.900)
Weight	6.451 g
Diameter	21 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#98437
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

A detail from the mosaic in the room of King Ruggero in the Royal Palace, also called Palace of the Normans, in Palermo. Below the value with at left the mintmark and at right the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
V. DE SETA
R 20 2012
EURO
FLORA NELL'ARTE

Engraver: Valerio De Seta

Edge

Continuous milled.

Comment

The Triskelion, Greek iconographic motif consisting of three legs rotating around the head of the Gorgon, for ages symbol of Sicily and a detail from Greek-Byzantine mosaics drawn from Palace of the Normans in Palermo, representing two peacocks surrounded by a luxuriant vegetation, are the figurative elements of the coin dedicated to Flora in the Art, representative of the Middle Ages, mysterious and fascinating, vestibule, with its lights and shadows, of the Renaissance.

Interesting fact

The Arab-Norman 20 Euro coin from Italy, made of gold (.900) and weighing 6.451g, features an intricate design that showcases the cultural exchange and blending of Arab and Norman cultures that took place in Sicily during the Middle Ages. The coin's design includes elements such as Arabic calligraphy, Norman arches, and a depiction of the famous Norman-Arab-Sicilian polymath, Al-Idrisi. This coin is a unique representation of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region, and its mintage was limited to only 2,500 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2012 R	1500	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Arab-Norman) 2012 coin.