500 Lire (Italian Constitution) – Italy
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 40th Anniversary of Italian Constitution
Italy
Context
Material
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
L. CRETARA
Translation:
Italian Republic
L. Cretara
L. Cretara
Script: 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
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
ARTICLE 1
ITALY IS A DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC FOUNDED
ON LABOR
R 1948-1988
L. 500
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Laura Cretara
Edge
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Rome | R |
🌟 Uncommon