5 Euros Lecce

Commemorative issue

(en) City of Lecce: Roman Baroque art

Obverse

(en) The obverse side features a perspective view at a detail of the façade of the Basilica of Santa Croce, an emblem of Baroque art in Lecce, and its rose window, as the premier symbol of Lecce’s architectural style. On the top, the inscription "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA" and at the bottom"2026", year of the coin’s issue.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
2026

Designer: Monica Ciucci

Reverse

(en) The reverse side depicts in the lower foreground, the Roman amphitheater of Lecce , complemented by an ellipse containing the denomination "5 euro" at the top. On the right is the Column of Sant'Oronzo with a portion of a sundial, a function performed by the statue of the saint atop the column. Around the edge, at the top left, is the inscription "LECCE." At the bottom are the "R," identifying the Mint of Rome, and the designer's signature, "M. Ciucci.".

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
LECCE
5 EURO
R
M. CIUCCI

Designer: Monica Ciucci

Edge

Trzcina

Mint

Present in sets

• Italy 2026 BU set with silver €5 coin (City of Lecce)

See also

• Rzeźba
• Inny budynek
• Religious building
• Religious figure

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Numista Rarity index: 94

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Bullion value: USD 36.30

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Actual srebro weight: 0.535 oz

Current srebro price: 67.81 USD/oz (see silver price )

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