20 euro The re-edition of the Lira - 1 Lira
| SHIPMENT ABROAD | Yes |
|---|---|
| SHIPMENT IN ITALY | Yes |
| METAL | Gold 999,9‰ |
| MINTAGE | 1.499 |
| TYPOLOGY | Monete Italia Euro |
| DESIGNER | Maria Angela Cassol |
| YEAR OF ISSUE | 2021 |
| AVAILABILITY DATE | Nov 4, 2021 |
| DENOMINATION | 20,00 € |
| EDGE | FIne milled |
| FINISH | Reverse proof |
| DIAMETER (mm) | 22 |
| NET WEIGHT (gr) | 7,776 |
| PACKAGING | Case |
Since ancient times, the coins have been marked with symbols or letters indicative of the mint of origin.
The coins minted by the Mint of Rome have for centuries been identified by the letter R, initial of the name of the city, a legacy of the late Roman imperial coinage which reported the inscription ROME or the initials R, RM, ROM.
The Mint of Rome, with the unification of Italy, became the national mint; since then, all Italian coins bear the R sign.
In the packaging of the issues of the “Re-edition of the Lira, the letter“ R ”, inserted in a game of circles and lines, recalls the geometric construction of the characters of the Renaissance.
Obverse
Reproduction of the obverse of the 1 lira coin issued in 1951 showing a scale and, around, the inscription "REPUBBLICA•ITALIANA”. In exergue, the name of the designer, "CASSOL"; around, a dot-decorated frame.
Reverse
Reproduction of the reverse of the 1 lira coin showing a cornucopia next to the number "1" of the coin’s value in the 1950s. On the left, the value "20 EURO", "2021", the year of the coin’s issue and "R", identifying the Mint of Rome respectively; around, a dot-decorated frame.