Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts Pieta (the body of Jesus in the hands of his mother Mary), created by the famous Renaissance artist Michelangelo from 1498 to 1499, which is one of the most famous sculptures in European art. The name of the state "Citta Del Vaticano" is engraved on the top of the coin and the denomination "10 EURO" and the letter "R" (insignia of the Roman Mint) on the bottom of the coin.
Reverse: The coat of arms of Pope Francis is depicted the pope's miter and keys, with the Latin words "FRANCISCUS PP. ANNO DOMINI MMXX" engraved at the top and "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO" (looking at him with his merciful love) at the bottom of the coin.
About the coin: This is the first Vatican copper coin from the new coin series with the theme "Art and Faith". The first coin in this series depicts the sculpture "Pieta" (the body of Jesus on the hands of his mother Mary) by the famous Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarrot. Michelangelo created this masterpiece of art at the age of just 24 between 1498 and 1499. This work made the young artist famous, and the sculpture became one of the most important and famous works of European art. This sculpture was dedicated to the funeral monument of Cardinal Jean de Bilheres, this sculpture is the only work of art ever signed by Michelangelo.
