Italy. 500 Lire argento (26 monete)

Interesting set of 26 silver 500 Lire coins from the Italian Republic, consisting of the two iconic commemorative and circulating issues of the period. The lot is ideal for collectors or for those who wish to invest in numismatic silver.

Composition of the Lot:
22 coins "Quadriga Briosa" (Unità d'Italia):

Year: 1961

Description: Special issue for the 1st Centenary of Italian Unification. The obverse depicts Italy seated on a plinth, while the reverse shows a running quadriga.

4 coins "Caravels":

Years: Varied (1958-1967)

Description: The classic issue depicting the three caravels of Christopher Columbus (Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria) to the right. On the obverse, a Renaissance-style woman's bust surrounded by the coats of arms of the principal cities of the era.

Technical Details (per coin):
Material: Silver 835/1000

Weight: about 11 grams

Diameter: 29.3 mm

Total silver weight in the lot: About 286 grams gross.