500 Lire (San Giovanni Bosco) – Italy
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Centenary of the Death of San Giovanni Bosco
Italy
Context
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard144
Numista: #62746
Value
Exchange value: 500 ITL
Bullion value: $26.20
Inflation-adjusted value: 1380.58 ITL
Obverse
Description:
Portrait of San Giovanni Bosco with the author's name below.
Inscription:
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
Translation:
Italian Republic
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi
Reverse
Description:
A man builds a brick wall, assisted by a woman holding a plant. At their feet, a child reads a book. This allegory of work and study frames the value below, with the date and mint mark flanking the figures.
Inscription:
STUDIO E LAVORO
1988 R
L500
1988 R
L500
Translation:
Study and Work
1988 R
L500
1988 R
L500
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi
Edge
Smooth with raised lettering
Legend:
SAN GIOVANNI BOSCO 1888-1988
⭐ Rare