Italy, Republic 500 Lire 1991 Cristoforo Colombo Proof (No reserve price)
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Italian Republic 1991 silver 500 Lire Proof commemorative coin for the V Centenario della Scoperta dell'America, featuring Cristoforo Colombo, with original Treasury blue case and certificate of authenticity, 11 g of silver, UNC and not issued for circulation.
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Uncommon, only 25,000 pieces Italy – 500 Lire Silver 1991 Proof (mirror finish) – 5th Centenary of the Discovery of America (Christopher Columbus) – With original case and certificate from the Ministry of the Treasury.
For auction: a splendid commemorative silver 500 Lire coin from 1991, issued by the Italian Republic to celebrate the 5th centenary of the Discovery of America (1492-1992).
The coin is kept in its original protective capsule and is supplied with the elegant original case from the Ministry of the Treasury and the corresponding guarantee/authenticity certificate.
Obverse: Profile of Christopher Columbus facing left with a compass rose and the inscription "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA". Engraver's signature (L. DE SIMONI).
Reverse: An antique geographic map/navigator, the denomination "L. 500", the mint year "1991", the mint mark "R" (Rome) and the inscription "V CENTENARIO DELLA SCOPERTA DELL'AMERICA".
Original blue case from the Ministry of the Treasury + Certificate of authenticity
Conditions:
Mirror finish (Proof) in excellent condition, always kept in its protective capsule and stored in the original box. Please carefully review the attached detailed photographs to assess the condition for yourself.
No reserve price.
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Uncommon, only 25,000 pieces Italy – 500 Lire Silver 1991 Proof (mirror finish) – 5th Centenary of the Discovery of America (Christopher Columbus) – With original case and certificate from the Ministry of the Treasury.
For auction: a splendid commemorative silver 500 Lire coin from 1991, issued by the Italian Republic to celebrate the 5th centenary of the Discovery of America (1492-1992).
The coin is kept in its original protective capsule and is supplied with the elegant original case from the Ministry of the Treasury and the corresponding guarantee/authenticity certificate.
Obverse: Profile of Christopher Columbus facing left with a compass rose and the inscription "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA". Engraver's signature (L. DE SIMONI).
Reverse: An antique geographic map/navigator, the denomination "L. 500", the mint year "1991", the mint mark "R" (Rome) and the inscription "V CENTENARIO DELLA SCOPERTA DELL'AMERICA".
Original blue case from the Ministry of the Treasury + Certificate of authenticity
Conditions:
Mirror finish (Proof) in excellent condition, always kept in its protective capsule and stored in the original box. Please carefully review the attached detailed photographs to assess the condition for yourself.
No reserve price.
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Buyers making 2 or more purchases pay only one shipping cost.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Region
Italy, Republic
Country/province
Italy
Year/period and variation
1991 Cristoforo Colombo Proof
Denomination
500 Lire
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Uncirculated (not released for circulation)
Weight
11 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
History
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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