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500 Lire – Italy

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of the Death of Giacomo Leopardi

Context

Year: 1987

Issuer: Italy

Period:

(since 1946)

Currency:

(1861—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 67,500

Material

Diameter: 29 mm

Weight: 11 g

Silver weight: 9.18 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #132

Numista: #52551

Value

Exchange value: 500 ITL

Bullion value: $25.22

Inflation-adjusted value: 1446.16 ITL

Obverse

Inscription:

REPUBBLICA | ITALIANA

SOCCORSI

Translation:

Italian Republic

Relief

Script: Latin

Language: Italian

Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi

Reverse

Inscription:

ERA IL MAGGIO ODOROSO

L 500

1987 R

Script: Latin

Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi

Edge

Smooth with lettering in relief

Legend:

GIACOMO LEOPARDI 1837 - 1987

Mints

Name	Mark
Rome	R

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1987	R	57,500	BU
1987	R	10,000	Proof

⭐ Somewhat Rare