http://gozonews.com/22932/cbm-antonio-sciortino-commemorative-gold-and-silver-coins/ The Central Bank of Malta will issue a numismatic coin as part of the Europa Programme ‘European Artists’ commemorating the renowned Maltese sculptor Antonio Sciortino (1879 -1947). This coin will be issued in gold and silver versions with a face value of €50 and €10 respectively. This will be the second coin issued by the Bank in its 2012 Coin Programme. Antonio Sciortino was born in Malta and at an early age went to continue his art studies in Rome at the Regio Istituto di Belle Arti. He spent much of his life in that city, where he eventually became the Director of the Accademia Britannica. He was strongly influenced by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, and much of his best works reveals this influence. His favourite medium was bronze.
