© Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano
© Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico Vaticano
50 Euros - Franciscus Our Lady Untier of Knots
2017 year| Gold (.917) | 15 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| 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#108273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The coin represents the painting "Our Lady Untier of Knots" located in the church of St, Peter am Perlach in Augsburg, Germany. The artwork left a deep impression on Fr. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the future Pope, who saw it when travelling there and brought various reproductions of it to Argentina making it very popular among the faithful within a few years.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
EURO
50
R
L. DE SIMONI INC
G. TITOTTO
Translation:
VATICAN CITY
EURO
50
R
L. DE SIMONI ENG.
G. TITOTTO
Engravers: Gabriella Titotto, Luciana De Simoni
Edge
Milled
Comment
The 50 euro gold coin with artwork by Gabriella Titotto depicts the painting, Notre Dame Untier of Knots, located in the church of St. Peter of Perlach in Augsburg, Germany. The work left a deep impression on Fr. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the future pope, who saw it on his travels and brought various reproductions to Argentina, making it very popular among the faithful within a few years.
Interesting fact
The 50 Euro Franciscus (Our Lady Untier of Knots) coin from Vatican City, made of gold (.917) and weighing 15g, features an intricate design on its reverse side, showcasing the Virgin Mary untying the knots of a rosary while standing on a cloud, surrounded by angels. This beautiful design is a representation of the Catholic Church's belief in Mary's role as the Untier of Knots, symbolizing her ability to help people overcome obstacles and challenges in their lives.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 R | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros - Franciscus (Our Lady Untier of Knots) 2017 coin.
