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1000 Lire – Italy

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the birth of Gaetano Donizetti

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Italy

Period:

(since 1946)

Currency:

(1861—2001)

Demonetization: 28 February 2002

Total mintage: 52,040

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: #200

Numista: #11458

Value

Exchange value: 1000 ITL

Bullion value: $33.47

Inflation-adjusted value: 1743.05 ITL

Obverse

Inscription:

REPUBBLICA ITALIANA

Translation:

Italian Republic

Script: Latin

Language: Italian

Engraver: Maria Angela Cassol

Reverse

Inscription:

GAETANO DONIZETTI

1797-1997

U.PERNAZZA

R

___________

1000

LIRE

Script: Latin

Engraver: Uliana Pernazza

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Rome	R

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	R	43,600	BU
1997	R	8,440	Proof

⭐ Rare