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500 Lire (Italian Constitution) – Italy

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 40th Anniversary of Italian Constitution
Italy
Context
Year: 1988
Issuer: Italy Issuer flag
Period:
(since 1946)
Currency:
(1861—2001)
Demonetization: 28 February 2002
Total mintage: 80,400
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
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard126
Numista: #12028
Value
Exchange value: 500 ITL
Bullion value: $26.50
Inflation-adjusted value: 1380.58 ITL

Obverse

Description:
A female head facing left, allegorizing the Italian Republic. The crown is modeled on Castel del Monte, with the engraver's name below the neck.
Inscription:
REPVBBLICA ITALIANA

L. CRETARA
Translation:
Italian Republic

L. Cretara
Script: Latin
Languages: Italian, Latin
Engraver: Laura Cretara

Reverse

Description:
Crossed oak and olive branches behind the First Article's text on four relief bands. Below, the anniversary dates, mintmark, and value.
Inscription:
COSTITVZIONE DELLA REPVBBLICA ITALIANA

ART. 1

L'ITALIA E' VNA REPVBBLICA

DEMOCRATICA FONDATA

SVL LAVORO

R 1948-1988

L. 500
Translation:
CONSTITUTION OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC

ARTICLE 1

ITALY IS A DEMOCRATIC

REPUBLIC FOUNDED

ON LABOR

R 1948-1988

L. 500
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Laura Cretara

Edge

Lettering in relief
Legend:
REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Translation:
Italian Republic
Language: Latin

Mints

NameMark
RomeR

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1988R67,000
1988R13,400Proof
🌟 Uncommon