5 Euro – Franciscus Saint Philip
2024 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#421261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA´ DEL VATICANO
SAN FILIPPO
R
5 EURO
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Designer: Luigi Oldani
Edge
The text
Lettering: MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO + MMXXIV+
Comment
The Vatican State Mint continues with its series of coins dedicated to the twelve apostles by issuing the 5 euro coin this year with the image of Saint Philip. Artist Luigi Oldani depicts the apostle in old age, symbolised with his long beard and curved shoulders. On the right side of the coin is the cross, symbol of his martyrdom. Saint Philip followed Jesus from the beginning of his ministry until his Ascension. The New Testament does not provide many details about him, but according to tradition Philip, like the other apostles, travelled to different regions to spread Christianity. He went as far as Scythia (near modern-day Ukraine) and then to Phrygia (in present-day Turkey) in whose capital, Hierapolis, he was martyred by crucifixion upside down by order of a Roman proconsul.
Interesting fact
The 5 Euro Franciscus (Saint Philip) 2024 coin from Vatican City features an image of Saint Philip on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Vatican City's coat of arms and the inscription "Città del Vaticano" (Vatican City).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 R | 3300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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