20 Euros (Francesco Borromini) 2017 front 20 Euros (Francesco Borromini) 2017 back
20 Euros (Francesco Borromini) 2017 photo
© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen

20 Euros Francesco Borromini

2017 year
Gold (.900) 6.451 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
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
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#107083
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Detail from the “lanternino”, the small lantern of
Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza inscribed in the floor plan of the church
and flanked by the value “20 EURO”; above, “BORROMINI”;
on the right, the letter “R” identifying the Mint of Rome; on the
left, an eight-pointed star, detail of the interior of the church’s
dome; below, “1667” and “2017”, the year of Borromini‘s
death and that of the coin’s issue respectively.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BORROMINI
20 EURO
R
1667 - 2017

Engraver: Uliana Pernazza

Edge

Continuous milled.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Francesco Borromini 20 Euro coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the famous Italian architect's work, specifically his iconic spiral staircase found in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. The coin's design is a tribute to Borromini's contributions to Baroque architecture and serves as a testament to Italy's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 R 1200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Francesco Borromini) 2017 coin.