Vatican 5 Euro 2020 Ludwig van Beethoven Proof

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer, conductor and musician. He is one of the most famous composers who ever lived, his work 'Für Elise' (For Elise) is one of his best known works. His works have had major influences in nineteenth-century music. At the age of eleven Ludwig van Beethoven wrote his first compositions, the first work of which appeared in 1792, the 'Dressler Variations'. Beethoven briefly left for Vienna in 1787, taking lessons with Mozart, another magnificent composer. It has been 250 years since Ludwig van Beethoven was born which is why the Vatican has decided to issue a 5 Euro coin. On the obverse of the coin is an image of Ludwig van Beethoven. On the top of the coin is the country name 'CITTA DEL VATICANO' (Vatican City). A piano is shown in the centre of the coin, with the 'F clef' above. The value indication of 5 Euro is shown at the bottom left of the coin, with his name shown at the bottom right. On the reverse of the coin the Papal Coat of Arms is depicted centrally. At the bottom is the Pope's motto 'Miserande Atque Elegendo' (Chosen by Grace / Compassion). The coin is presented in a numbered cassette and is supplied complete with a certificate of authenticity.