. Italy 500 Lire argento (20 monete)

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Twenty Italian Republic 500 Lire silver coins, 11 g each, 29.3 mm diameter, total weight about 220 g, comprising ten Quadriga Briosa issues (1961) and ten Caravelle issues (1958–1967), argentum 835/1000, in non-graded condition.

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Description from the seller

Interesting set of 20 500 Lire silver coins of the Italian Republic, composed 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:

10 Coins "Quadriga Briosa" (Italian Unification):

Year: 1961

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

10 Coins "Caravels":

Years: Various (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 bust of a woman surrounded by the coats of arms of the capital cities of the era.

Technical Details (per single coin):
Material: Silver 835/1000
Weight: about 11 grams
Diameter: 29.3 mm
Total silver weight in the lot: About 220 grams

Interesting set of 20 500 Lire silver coins of the Italian Republic, composed 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:

10 Coins "Quadriga Briosa" (Italian Unification):

Year: 1961

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

10 Coins "Caravels":

Years: Various (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 bust of a woman surrounded by the coats of arms of the capital cities of the era.

Technical Details (per single coin):
Material: Silver 835/1000
Weight: about 11 grams
Diameter: 29.3 mm
Total silver weight in the lot: About 220 grams

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
220 g
Culture/region
Italy
Theme
caravels, a lively quadriga
Year/period and variation
argento (20 monete)
Number of items
20
Denomination
500 Lire
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
ItalyVerified
67
Objects sold
100%
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