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2 Euro
This depicts a portrait drawn by Raphaël of Dante Alighieri, housed
in the Pope Julius II Wing of the Vatican Palace
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1 Euro
This coin shows the famous drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, displayed in
the gallery of the Academy in Venice, illustrating the ideal
proportions of the human body.
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50 Euro Cents
This depicts the statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius on horseback.
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20 Euro Cents
This coin portrays a sculpture by Umberto Boccioni, leader of the
Italian futurist school. Note the 7 indents or scallops on the edge.
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10 Euro Cents
This commemorates one of the greatest triumphs in Italian art. It
shows one of the most famous works in the world, the "Birth of
Venus" by Sandro Botticelli.
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5 Euro Cents
This shows the Flavius amphitheatre, which Emperor Vespasian began
building around 75 AD and Emperor Titus inaugurated in 80 AD.
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2 Euro Cents
This shows the Mole Antonelliana, a tower designed in 1863 by
Alessandro Antonelli.
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1 Euro Cent
The Castel del Monte appears on this coin.
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