© Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano
© Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano
200 Euros - Franciscus Fortitude
2017 year| Gold (.917) | 40 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 200 Euros 200 EUR = USD 219 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#131045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The Fortitude is represented according to its traditional iconography as a robust warrior, resting on a shield with a cross and holding a mace. Behind her the lion, universal symbol of strength.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
EURO
R
200
O. ROSSI E. L. FRAPPICINI INC.
Translation:
VATICAN CITY
EURO
R
200
O. ROSSI E. L. FRAPPICINI ENG.
Engravers: Orietta Rossi, Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
Edge
Scalloped.
Comment
Fortitude is the moral virtue which, in difficulties, assures firmness and constancy in the search for the good. It strengthens the decision to resist temptation and overcome obstacles in moral life. The virtue of the Fortitude makes it possible to overcome fear, even death, and to face trial and persecution. It gives the courage to reach the renunciation and sacrifice of one's own life to defend a just cause.Interesting fact
The 200 Euro Franciscus (Fortitude) coin from Vatican City, made of gold (.917) and weighing 40g, features an image of Pope Francis on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts an image of the Vatican City's coat of arms. This coin was issued in 2017 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. It is an interesting fact that the coin's design was created by the Vatican's chief engraver, Roberto Tirabassi, who is known for his work on various other coins and medals for the Vatican City.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 R | 499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Euros - Franciscus (Fortitude) 2017 coin.
