Italy 20 Euro Gold Coin 2015 Neoclassicism
Coins of the Italian Republic: Flora in Art Series
Flourished between the second half of the 18th century and the first thirty years of the 19th century, Neoclassicism is a European cultural movement whose main feature is a return to classical forms which was inspired by the aesthetic ideals of Greek, as well as Roman and Egyptian culture. Neoclassicism affected all aspects of art, thus contributing to a deep social and cultural renewal and representing a trait-d’union between Enlightenment and Romanticism.
Obverse: Bust of Flora in front view with light drapery, head in profile reclined to the right and crowned with roses; wax model for a cameo created by Benedetto Pistrucci (1784-1855) and conserved at the Museum of the Mint of Rome; around, inscription “REPUBBLICA ITALIANA” and dot decorated frame.
Reverse: Diana bathing between two nymphs in a scenery with rocks and a tree; detail from the wax model Diana and Atteone by Benedetto Pistrucci conserved at the Museum of the Mint of Rome; on the left, the year of the coin’s issue “2015” and the value “20 EURO”; below, name of the designer “V. DE SETA” and the letter “R” identifying the Mint of Rome; around, inscription “FLORA NELL’ ARTE” and dot decorated frame.
SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination: 20 euro.
Metal: gold.
Fineness: legal 900 - tolerance ± 1‰.
Weight: 6.451 g - tolerance ± 5 ‰.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Finish: proof.
Designer: Valerio De Seta.
Mintage: 1200.
Edge: continuous milled.
Proof: € 330.
Issue: 20/04/2015.