Crowned coat of arms of Pope Francis encircled by the inscription FRANCISCVS PP. A.D.MMXX, and a musical note at the bottom, to recall the Beethovenian celebration.
Description reverse
The representation of the musician’s face is inspired by the portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler in 1820, while the pentagram in the background is taken from the score of the famous composition “Für Elise” dating back to 1810. At the top CITTA' DEL VATICANO, at the bottom 5 EURO, Beethoven's signature and quill pen
Reference
Vatican City State. 5 Euro (Base Metal) 2020, Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma. CoCo VA-2020-0002.
