5 Euros Earthquake of Avezzano
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Above, vintage view of the Marsica with the Fucino lake and the town of Avezzano; in the centre, remains of the church of San Bartolomeo destroyed by the earthquake of 1915; below this image is bordered by a seismogram and the record of seismic waves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R
5
EURO
1915 2015
Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri
Edge
Continuous coarse milled.
Comment
On January 13, 1915 at 7:53 a.m. a terrible earthquake struck Marsica and Avezzano, its most densely populated town, was razed to the ground. As to the extent of the earthquake-stricken zone and to the number of victims, wounded, homeless and residential areas involved, this tragic natural disaster doubtless represents one of the most violent and catastrophic seismic events in Italian history.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Avezzano earthquake, which occurred on January 13, 1915, and had a devastating impact on the town of Avezzano and the surrounding area. The coin's design features an image of the earthquake's destruction, along with the dates "1915-2015" and the words "Avezzano Terremoto" (Avezzano Earthquake) inscribed above and below the image. The coin's mintage was limited to 4,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists and those interested in commemorative coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 R | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Earthquake of Avezzano) 2015 coin.
