© Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano
© Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano
50 Euro Franciscus Pope Gregory XV
2023 year| Gold (.917) | 15 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#384755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA´ DEL VATICANO • GREGORIVS XV P.M.1621-1623
50 EURO
Engraver: Uliana Pernazza
Designer: Maria Frisone
Edge
Milled
Comment
With the 50 euro gold coin the Vatican State Mint commemorates the fourth centenary this year of the death of Pope Gregory XV. Artist Marianna Frisone draws creative inspiration from the funerary monument in the Ludovisi Chapel of the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola in Rome that shows the Pope blessing while seated on a throne. Pope Gregory XV (born Alexander Ludovisi), the first Pope to be educated at a Jesuit college, became pope in 1621 during the Thirty Years’ War. The search for peace between the European nations involved marked his entire albeit brief pontificate. In 1621 he made the decision to have the Feast of Saint Joseph celebrated on 19 March. In 1622 he founded the Congregation of Propaganda Fide, a special office of the Holy See dedicated to spreading the Gospel through missionary activity and promoting the union of the Christian churches.Interesting fact
The 50 Euro Franciscus (Pope Gregory XV) 2023 coin from Vatican City is a non-circulating coin made of gold (.917) and weighs 15 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing Pope Gregory XV in the center of the coin, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. The coin's design is a tribute to the Pope's contributions to the Catholic Church and his legacy as a religious leader.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 R | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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