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20 Euros - Franciscus Archangels
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 26 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The archangels Gabriel, Raphael and Michael. The figures are shown defending the Child Jesus, since God became man and was born poor, defenseless, judged and rejected. The designrecalls the task of the archangels to defend human beings.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
20
EURO
R
Translation:
VATICAN CITY
20
EURO
R
Engravers: Antonella Napolione, Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
Edge
Milled.
Comment
Interesting fact
The 2017 Vatican City Franciscus (Archangels) silver coin features an intricate design of the Archangel Gabriel, known for delivering important messages in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The coin's unique feature is the use of a special minting technique that creates a frosted effect on the angel's wings, giving it a striking appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 R | 8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros - Franciscus (Archangels) 2017 coin.
