Italy
In Italy, the euro coin designs were subject to scrutiny by a national technical and artistic committee before being presented to the nation. A different design has been selected for each denomination, chosen from masterpieces by Italy's famous artists.
Famouse Buildings
The Castel del Monte appears on this coin.
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This coin shows the Mole Antonelliana, a tower designed in 1863 by Alessandro Antonelli.
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The Flavius amphitheatre, which Emperor Vespasian began building around 75 AD and Emperor Titus inaugurated in 80 AD.
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Statues and Portraites
"Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli.
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Sculpture by Umberto Boccioni, leader of the Italian futurist school.
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The statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius on horseback.
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Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, illustrating the ideal proportions of the human body.
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A portrait drawn by Raphaël of Dante Alighieri.
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Commemorative 2 Euro Coins
2004 - World Food Program |
2005 - European Constitution |
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2006 - Torino Olympics |
2007 - Treaty of Rome |
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