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© Numismatica Picena
50 000 Lire Saint Ambrose ND
1997 year| Gold (.900) | 7.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 000 Lire (50 000 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One of the tile of the golden High Altar by Volvinius (a german goldsmith) depicting the Investiture of Saint Ambrose. The High Altar is one of the main treasure of the Basilica and an excellent example of Carolingian Art. At both sides other two rectangular tiles in the same style of that of the altar have the dates of the anniversary. Below the value with mintmark at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNIVERSARIO DELLA MORTE DI S.AMBROGIO
397 1997
R
LIRE 50 MILA
Translation: Anniversary of the death of St. Ambrose
Engraver: Uliana Pernazza
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Ambrose of Milan or Saint Ambrose (Latin: Aurelius Ambrosius), born in Augusta Treverorum in the Roman Empire (today Trier) in 339 and died on April 4, 397, was bishop of Milan from 374 to 397. A Doctor of the Church, he is one of the four Fathers of the Western Church, along with Saint Augustine, Saint Jerome of Stridon and Saint Gregory the Great.He is known as a writer and poet, a quasi-founder of Christian Latin hymnody and a reader of Cicero and the Greek Fathers, whose allegorical methods of interpretation he adopted. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
The 50,000 Lire (Saint Ambrose) ND (1997) gold coin from Italy features an image of Saint Ambrose, a prominent Christian bishop and saint, on its obverse side. Saint Ambrose is depicted holding a book and a staff, symbolizing his role as a teacher and spiritual leader. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of the Italian Republic. This coin was minted in 1997 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. It is made of .900 gold and weighs 7.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1997) R | 5750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 000 Lire (Saint Ambrose) ND (1997) coin.
