Description:
Obverse
Pavement pattern of the Campidoglio Square, seat of the Capitol Building in Rome, made by Michelangelo. In center there is the letter R, for Rome, place where the treaty was signed. At right the letter E, symbol of Europe, is made by some geometrical elements of the pavement. At left, incorporated in the pavement pattern, are the initials of the six signatory countries: 'BE' for Belgium; "DE" for Germany; "IT" for Italy; "FR" for France; "LU" for Luxembourg; 'NL' for the Netherlands. Below the pavement is the date, while above, around rim, the twelve stars of the European Cummunity.
Reverse
Front view of the Campidoglio Palace in Rome with the well known staircase in foreground.In center, above the Palace, is the Tower of the Paratina with at left the value and at right the Euroset Logo. Mintmark is below, in center.
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