50 Euros (Death of Antonio Sciortino) 2012 front 50 Euros (Death of Antonio Sciortino) 2012 back
50 Euros (Death of Antonio Sciortino) 2012 photo
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50 Euros Death of Antonio Sciortino

2012 year
Gold (.916) 6.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Malta
Period
Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55
Currency
Euro (2008-date)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#39990
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Les Gavroches after a bronze by Sciortino in 1904, based on Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables". The coin's circumference features the twelve stars of the European Union, with the star of the European Star logo at bottom right.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANTONIO SCIORTINO
1879-1947
50
EURO
2012

Engraver: Noel Galea Bason

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Antonio Sciortino, a renowned Maltese artist and sculptor. The coin's design features a portrait of Sciortino, along with some of his most famous works, showcasing his contributions to Maltese art and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  2000 - - - - - -

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