Italy, Republic 500 Lire argento (15 monete)
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A lot of 15 Italian silver 500 Lire coins from the Republic, total weight 165 g (about 137.7 g of pure silver) with 835 fineness, each coin weighing 11 g and 29 mm in diameter, edge inscribed REPVBBLICA ITALIANA, including the Caravelle type 500 Lire from 1958, 1959 and 1960 and the 1861–1961 Centenary commemorative series, all in generally BB/SPL condition with natural patina and good detail, authenticity guaranteed.
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A lot of 15 silver coins of 500 Lire from the Italian Republic is offered for sale. The lot has a total weight of 165 grams, corresponding to about 137.7 grams of pure silver, with a fineness of 835 thousandths. Each coin weighs 11 grams, has a diameter of 29 millimeters, and features on the edge the raised inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA. The composition includes the famous 500 Lire Tipo Caravelle, characterized by the Renaissance female bust on the obverse and the three ships sailing to the right on the reverse. In the lot are present specimens dated 1958, 1959 and 1960. Completing the lot is the commemorative series for the first centenary of Italian Unification with dates 1861-1961, which depicts the allegorical figure of Italy seated on the obverse and a quadriga on the reverse. The coins are presented in generally between Bellissimo and Splendido (BB/SPL) condition, preserving their natural antique patina and an excellent sharpness of details and relief. The authenticity and lawful provenance of all pieces are guaranteed.
A lot of 15 silver coins of 500 Lire from the Italian Republic is offered for sale. The lot has a total weight of 165 grams, corresponding to about 137.7 grams of pure silver, with a fineness of 835 thousandths. Each coin weighs 11 grams, has a diameter of 29 millimeters, and features on the edge the raised inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA. The composition includes the famous 500 Lire Tipo Caravelle, characterized by the Renaissance female bust on the obverse and the three ships sailing to the right on the reverse. In the lot are present specimens dated 1958, 1959 and 1960. Completing the lot is the commemorative series for the first centenary of Italian Unification with dates 1861-1961, which depicts the allegorical figure of Italy seated on the obverse and a quadriga on the reverse. The coins are presented in generally between Bellissimo and Splendido (BB/SPL) condition, preserving their natural antique patina and an excellent sharpness of details and relief. The authenticity and lawful provenance of all pieces are guaranteed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Region
Italy, Republic
Country/province
Italy
Year/period and variation
argento (15 monete)
Denomination
500 Lire
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
165 g
Number of objects
15
Theme
Coins
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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