Italy 2003-R 20 euro
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This specimen was lot 2635 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALY | Republik, 20 Euro 2003, Roma. Auf die europäische Kunst. Italien. Nur 6'000 Exemplare geprägt. Polierte Platte. Im Originaletui mit Zertifikat. (republic of Italy, twenty euro of 2003, Rome mint, on European art. Only 6,000 pieces struck, Choice Proof, In original box with certificate.)"
This NCLT was part of a shortlived series (2003-10) honoring European art. It was struck to the standard of a twenty lire from before World War One.
Recorded mintage: 6,000 proofs.
Specification: 16.13 g, 0.900 fine gold, this specimen 6.45 g.
Catalog reference: KM 263. Fr-1543.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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