10 euro AG 2025 proof TheTwelve Apostles: St. Thomas

Part of the The Twelve Apostles series, this coin celebrates Saint Thomas, the Apostle whose journey from doubt to faith culminated in one of the most profound professions of belief recorded in the Gospels. celebrates Saint Thomas, the apostle whose journey from doubt to faith resulted in one of the most profound professions of belief recorded in the Gospels. The obverse features the coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV, together with the inscription 'LEO PP. XIV ANNO I – MMXXV', marking the first year of his pontificate. The reverse, designed by artist Miriam Mazzali, depicts Saint Thomas at the moment he touches the wound of the Risen Christ. At the centre of the composition, the Apostle's face conveys astonishment and rediscovered faith. His arm remains outstretched, his hand suspended with fingers extended, evoking the decisive encounter that transformed his doubt into certainty. Encircling the scene is a scroll bearing the inscription 'Dominus meus Deus meus' ('My Lord and my God'), the words spoken by Thomas after seeing and touching the risen Jesus. Through this evocative composition, the artist captures the apostle's profound spiritual transformation, turning a pivotal gospel episode into a powerful symbol of faith, recognition and redemption.