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500 Lire – Italy

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Duino Academy - Collegio del Mondo Unito dell'Adriatico

Italy

Context

Year: 1985

Issuer: Italy

Period:

Republic

(since 1946)

Currency:

Lira

(1861—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 126,211

Material

Diameter: 29.3 mm

Weight: 11 g

Silver weight: 9.18 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #116

Numista: #12022

Value

Exchange value: 500 ITL

Bullion value: $26.69

Inflation-adjusted value: 1671.26 ITL

Obverse

Description:

The Friuli-Venezia Giulia coat of arms, encircled by depictions of the Loggia del Lionello (Udine), Town Palace of Pordenone, Basilica di San Giusto (Trieste), and Gorizia Castle. Below, the engraver's name and a star.

Inscription:

REPVBBLICA ITALIANA

E. DRIUTTI

Translation:

Italian Republic

E. Driutti

Script: Latin

Languages: Italian, Latin

Engraver: Eugenio Driutti

Reverse

Description:

Collegio emblem above Duino Castle. Waves separate date from value and mintmark.

Inscription:

COLLEGIO DEL MONDO UNITO DELL' ADRIATICO - DUINO

1985

L 500

R

Translation:

United World College of the Adriatic - Duino

1985

500 Lire

Script: Latin

Languages: Italian, Latin

Engraver: Eugenio Driutti

Edge

Lettering in relief

Legend:

PACIS DISCERE MORES

Mints

Name	Mark
Rome	R

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1985	R	126,211

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