100 euro - The Evangelists: Saint Luke

Series: Vatican City - Gold 100 euro coins

Image of 100 euro coin - The Evangelists: Saint Luke | Vatican City 2016. The Gold coin is of Proof quality.
The 100 Euro gold coin for 2016 is dedicated to Saint Luke the Evangelist. Artist Patrizio Daniele produced the design, which depicts Saint Luke in the act of painting the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Salus Populi Romani”, found in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome and attributed to St. Luke according to an ancient Christian tradition. A winged ox, symbol of the Evangelist, can be seen on the cover of one of the three books at his feet.