Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts Saint Thomas Aquinas, dressed in the habit of the Dominican Order to which he belonged. In his left hand, he holds a volume of his most important work, “Summa Theologica,” and in the other hand, a quill. On the saint’s chest, a shining sun stands out, symbolizing his great wisdom. Among the various titles he received, the most well-known is “Angelic Doctor,” mentioned below, celebrating his exceptional purity of soul and body. In the background on the left, a lily, symbolizing chastity, and the Church of Saint Thomas in Roccasecca, the first religious building in the world dedicated to Saint Thomas Aquinas, who was canonized on July 18, 1323, by Pope John XXII, are depicted.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin features the map of Europe and the denomination.
About the coin: This year marks the 750th anniversary of the death of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Roccasecca ca. 1225 - Fossanova 1274).
