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The 5th Centenary of the death of Pietro Perugino

The 5th Centenary of the death of Pietro Perugino

Issuing country

Vatican City State

Subject of commemoration

The 5th Centenary of the death of Pietro Perugino

Description

The design features Perugino’s portrait and a particular of the Baptism, fresco in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. At the top right, in semi-circle, is the inscription “CITTÀ DEL VATICANO”. At the bottom is the inscription “PERUGINO” and underneath it the dates “1523◦2023”. At the left is the mintmark “R”.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume

82 500 coins

Date of issue

May 2023

Official Journal

23 JUNE 2023
2023/C 166/05