5 Euros Grazia Deledda

Reverse

A quill pen used for writing.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRAZIA DELEDDA
1871
2021
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Grazia Deledda
EU 5 RO

Designer: Uliana Pernazza

Comment

Grazia Deledda, born on September 27, 1871 in Nuoro, Italy, and died in Rome on August 15, 1936, was an Italian woman of letters. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 1926. She is, in the XXᵉ century, the only Italian novelist winner of this distinction.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Grazia Deledda, née le 27 septembre 1871 à Nuoro, Italie, et morte à Rome le 15 août 1936, est une femme de lettres italienne. Elle a reçu le prix Nobel de littérature pour l'année 1926. Elle est, au XXᵉ siècle, l'unique romancière italienne lauréate de cette distinction.

Interesting fact

The Grazia Deledda 5 Euro silver coin from Italy, minted in 2021, features a unique design that honors the renowned Italian writer and Nobel Prize laureate, Grazia Deledda. The coin's obverse side showcases a portrait of Deledda, while the reverse side features a scene from her famous novel, "Elias Portolu." This coin is not only a tribute to Deledda's literary legacy but also a beautiful piece of art, making it a sought-after collectible among numismatists and book lovers alike.

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