5 euro 800th Anniversary of the foundation of the University of Naples “Federico II”
| SHIPMENT ABROAD | Yes |
|---|---|
| SHIPMENT IN ITALY | Yes |
| METAL | Silver 925‰ |
| MINTAGE | 8.000 |
| TYPOLOGY | Monete Italia Euro |
| DESIGNER | Uliana Pernazza |
| YEAR OF ISSUE | 2024 |
| AVAILABILITY DATE | May 31, 2024 |
| DENOMINATION | 5,00 € |
| EDGE | GODRONATURA SPESSA CONTINUA |
| FINISH | Proof |
| DIAMETER (mm) | 32 |
| NET WEIGHT (gr) | 18 |
| PACKAGING | Case |
When can I purchase this coin?
On presale on the SHOP from 7 February
What can I do if this coin runs out during the pre-sale?
If the coin runs out during the presale, you will still be able to purchase it on the day of official issue, indicated in the description page as Availability Date.
On this occasion a further quantity of coins will be made available for sale both online and at the Spazio Verdi sales point in Rome, in Piazza G. Verdi 1.
A striking perspective view of the historic headquarters of the University of Naples "Federico II." A tribute to the eight centuries of existence of one of the oldest academic institutions in the world - founded by the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Sicily Frederick II of Swabia – expressed in a design inspired by the tympanum of the main facade of the Palace that has been housing the headquarters of the University of Naples for over a hundred years.
Obverse: In the background, perspective view of the historic headquarters of the "Federico II" University of Naples, enclosed within a decorative motif inspired by the tympanum of the main façade of the Palace that houses one of the oldest universities in the world, established on 5 June 1224 with an edict issued by the Swabian emperor. Arch-shaped, above and below, the inscription “REPUBBLICA ITALIANA”; on the right, the name of the designer “U. PERNAZZA”.
Reverse: In the centre, the logo of the "Federico II" University of Naples; Around, the inscription “800 ANNI UNIVERSITÀ FEDERICO II NAPOLI”; below, on the left and right, the dates "1224" and "2024", respectively the year of the foundation of the University and the year of the coin’s issue; on the right, “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome; in exergue, the value “5 EURO”.