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50 000 Lire Saint Anthony of Padova
1995 year| Gold (.900) | 7.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| 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#59329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Front view of the Chapel of the Saint in the Basilica with date in the lower right. Below the value and the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIII CENTENARIO DELLA NASCITA DI SANT'ANTONIO DA PADOVA
1995
50
MILA
LIRE
R
Translation: VIII Centenary of the birth of St. Anthony of Padova
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Fernando Martins de Bulhões, in religion Brother Anthony, born in 1195 in Lisbon and died on June 13, 1231 near Padua (Italy), was a Franciscan priest, master of spiritual doctrine, renowned preacher and miracle-worker, who was canonized in 1232, less than a year after his death, and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1946.Liturgically, he is commemorated on June 13 and venerated as Saint Anthony of Padua (Source: www.wikipedia.org).
Interesting fact
The 50,000 Lire (Saint Anthony of Padova) 1995 gold coin from Italy features an image of Saint Anthony of Padova, a prominent Catholic saint known for his devotion to the poor and his ability to perform miracles. The coin's design was created by the Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Spelta.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 R | 9221 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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