Italy. 500 Lire argento (71 monete)
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Italy, a lot of 71 silver coins of 500 Lire (835/1000) from 1965 featuring Dante Alighieri, an ordinary issue for the 7th centenary, not proofs, total weight 781 g (about 652 g fine silver) with a 29.3 mm diameter and mostly uncirculated condition and a small portion BB+ assesssment.
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Italian Republic - Lottery of 71 Silver Coins of 500 Lire "Dante Alighieri" (1965)
Splendid and exceptional investment and collecting lot consisting of 71 silver coins of 500 Lire "Dante", minted by the Italian Republic in 1965 for the 7th Centenary of Dante Alighieri's birth.
All specimens belong to the ordinary thousandth issue of 1965. There are no proof variants. Condition:
The lot stands out for excellent overall quality, decidedly above the average of circulating lots:
Most of the coins have circulated very little.
The details of Dante's facial features, the drapery relief and the inscriptions are sharp, fresh, and with much of the original mint lustre still clearly visible.
Only a very small part shows a BB+ condition, with very light uniform wear but no edge porosity or deterring defects. Natural finish: Many pieces show a light, pleasant natural patina.
The coins have been left in the discovery state and have not undergone chemical washing or artificial polishing.
Details
Total quantity: 71 coins
Nominal value: 500 Lire each
Material: Silver 835/1000
Total weight of the lot: 781 grams (Pure silver content: ~652 g) Diameter: 29.3 mm
Shipping and Packaging:
The coins will be carefully packed. The outer packaging will be robust, secure and completely anonymous. Shipping will strictly be via tracked and insured express courier to cover the full purchase value.
Italian Republic - Lottery of 71 Silver Coins of 500 Lire "Dante Alighieri" (1965)
Splendid and exceptional investment and collecting lot consisting of 71 silver coins of 500 Lire "Dante", minted by the Italian Republic in 1965 for the 7th Centenary of Dante Alighieri's birth.
All specimens belong to the ordinary thousandth issue of 1965. There are no proof variants. Condition:
The lot stands out for excellent overall quality, decidedly above the average of circulating lots:
Most of the coins have circulated very little.
The details of Dante's facial features, the drapery relief and the inscriptions are sharp, fresh, and with much of the original mint lustre still clearly visible.
Only a very small part shows a BB+ condition, with very light uniform wear but no edge porosity or deterring defects. Natural finish: Many pieces show a light, pleasant natural patina.
The coins have been left in the discovery state and have not undergone chemical washing or artificial polishing.
Details
Total quantity: 71 coins
Nominal value: 500 Lire each
Material: Silver 835/1000
Total weight of the lot: 781 grams (Pure silver content: ~652 g) Diameter: 29.3 mm
Shipping and Packaging:
The coins will be carefully packed. The outer packaging will be robust, secure and completely anonymous. Shipping will strictly be via tracked and insured express courier to cover the full purchase value.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
Italy
Year/period and variation
argento (71 monete)
Denomination
500 Lire
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
781 g
Number of objects
71
Theme
History
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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