Italy 10 Euro 2008 Andrea Palladio (500th Anniversary of birth). Obverse: Head of an older Andrea Palladio; inserted in a composition with architectural elements (at high left) and instruments of his work (at lower right): compass; square and protractor. Name of the author at right. Lettering: REPUBBLICA ITALIANA COLANERI. Reverse: Architectural plan of Villa Capria also called 'La Rotonda'; symbol of Palladian genius and his greater masterpiece. Inside the plan are the value; the mintmark; the logo of 'Europe Coin Programme'. Above the plan is the prospectus of the Villa with dates of the anniversary at both sides. Lettering: 10 EURO R ANDREA PALLADIO 1508 2008. Edge Alternating smooth and milled sections. Silver (.925) 22g. KM 305
