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1000 Lire – Italy

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of the birth of Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Context

Year: 1998

Issuer: Italy

Period:

(since 1946)

Currency:

(1861—2001)

Demonetization: 28 February 2002

Total mintage: 64,200

Material

Diameter: 31.4 mm

Weight: 14.6 g

Silver weight: 12.19 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #201

Numista: #11297

Value

Exchange value: 1000 ITL

Bullion value: $33.47

Inflation-adjusted value: 1708.20 ITL

Obverse

Inscription:

REPVBBLICA ITALIANA

COLANERI

Translation:

Italian Republic

One Lire

Script: Latin

Languages: Italian, Latin

Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri

Reverse

Inscription:

1598 1998

L. 1000

R

400 ANNI·NASCITA·G. L | . BERNINI

Translation:

One Thousand Lire

400 Years Since the Birth of G. L. Bernini

Script: Latin

Languages: Italian, Latin

Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri

Edge

Decorating ornaments with stars and lettering R.I.

Legend:

R.I. R.I. R.I.

Mints

Name	Mark
Rome	R

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1998	R	55,200	BU
1998	R	9,000	Proof

⭐ Somewhat Rare