Commemorative piece

International year of astronomy.

Obverse

The internal part of the room represents an allegory of the birth of stars and planets, as well as several astronomy instruments.
The external ring of the room represents the twelve stars of the European flag.

Registration :
R
2009
Anno Internazionale Dell 'Astronomia
Citta 'del Vaticano

Reverse

A map showing the Fifteen States of the European Union Soudés is represented on a dynamic canvas made up of the twelve stars of the European Union.