© Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano
© Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano
20 Euros - Franciscus Saint Francis de Sales
2022 year| Gold (.917) | 6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face of Saint François de Sales.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA´ DEL VATICANO
MOMONI INC.
R
O. ROSSI
SAN FRANCESCO DI SALES 1567 1622
EURO 20
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Designer: Orietta Rossi
Edge
Fine knurled
Comment
The 400th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis de Sales is celebrated by the Vatican Mint with the issue of the 20 euro gold coin. The image of him designed by artist Orietta Rossi reflects his fervent work to spread Catholicism during a time of strong Calvinism. The small sheets seen around Francis are the leaflets and posters he wrote and posted everywhere to spread the Word of God as widely as possible. He was canonised in 1665 by Pope Alexander VII. In recognition for his writings he received the title of Doctor of the Church in 1887 from Pope Leo XIII. In 1923 Pope Pius XI proclaimed him Patron of Journalists. Many congregations have found inspiration through his writings. The most famous is the Salesian Family founded by Saint John Bosco in 1859.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Euros - Franciscus (Saint Francis de Sales) 2022 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design that showcases the portrait of Saint Francis de Sales, a prominent Catholic saint and the patron saint of journalists, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of a dove, which symbolizes peace and love, two values that Saint Francis de Sales embodied throughout his life.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 R | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros - Franciscus (Saint Francis de Sales) 2022 coin.
