5000 Lire – Italy

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 300th Anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Antonio Canal

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Italy

Period:

(since 1946)

Currency:

(1861—2001)

Demonetization: 28 February 2002

Total mintage: 43,550

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 18 g

Silver weight: 15.03 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #189

Numista: #22731

Value

Exchange value: 5000 ITL

Bullion value: $41.27

Inflation-adjusted value: 8715.25 ITL

Obverse

Inscription:

REPVBBLICA ITALIANA

COLANERI

Translation:

Italian Republic

One Lire

Script: Latin

Languages: Italian, Latin

Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri

Reverse

Inscription:

1697 1997

L.5000

R

Script: Latin

Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri

Edge

Alternating reeded and smooth section

Mints

Name	Mark
Rome	R

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	R	36,000
1997	R	7,550	Proof

⭐ Somewhat Rare