50 Euros Baroque

2014 year


Gold (.900)	16.129 g	28 mm

Description

Issuer	Italy
Period	Republic (1946-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2014
Value	50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Gold (.900)
Weight	16.129 g
Diameter	28 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#97838
Rarity index	92%

Reverse

The elephant of piazza della Minerva in Rome, realized by the famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was sculpted as a base for the ancient obelisk which was uncovered under the convent annexed to the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Mintmark and date are at sides of the elephant, while the value is below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FAUNA NELL'ARTE
R 2014
50 EURO

Translation: Fauna in Art

Engraver: Valerio De Seta

Edge

Continuous milled.

Comment

Piazza della Minerva doubtless offers one of the most evocative sights of Rome; here Baroque is represented by one of its most extraordinary icons: the Elefantino, i.e. a small elephant, the famous sculpture made by Ercole Ferrata on a project by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, commissioned by Pope Alexander VII as an ideal structural and decorative base for the ancient Egyptian obelisk in pink granite.

Interesting fact

The 50 Euro Baroque coin from Italy, made of gold (.900) and weighing 16.129g, features an intricate design that showcases the Baroque style of architecture and art, which was popular in Italy during the 17th and 18th centuries. The coin's design includes detailed engravings of ornate decorations, columns, and arches, which are hallmarks of the Baroque style. This coin is a beautiful representation of Italy's rich cultural heritage and is a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and art enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2014 R	750	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (Baroque) 2014 coin.