Italy, Republic 500 Lire 1958-1959-1960 (20 monete)
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Selected by Alessandro Fiamingo
Over ten years of experience as a conservation scientist in various contexts, including work at the Vatican Museums.
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Italy, Republic, a lot of 20 silver 500 Lire coins in the 'Caravelle' design from 1958, 1959 and 1960, each weighing 11 g of 835/1000 silver with a total weight of 220 g, in moderately circulated condition with original natural patina and light wear, not cleaned.
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Italy - Selected lot of 20 500 Lire silver coins "Caravelle" (1958/1959/1960). Lot composed of 20 silver 500 Lire coins of the "Caravelle" type from the Italian Republic, carefully selected and categorized by mint year (millesimo) of strike:
• Millesimes included: 1958, 1959 and 1960 (with flags facing to the right in a favorable wind).
Technical specifications:
• Total quantity: 20 coins
• Material: Silver 835/1000
• Individual weight: 11 grams
• Total weight of the lot: 220 grams (approximately 183 grams of pure silver)
Condition of preservation (as per photo):
Moderate condition. The coins retain excellent general relief on both the busts and the sails. As clearly visible in the attached images, the coins display their original and marked natural patina of time, with varying hues and diffuse darkening due to the normal historical oxidation of silver. They have not undergone any chemical cleaning process to preserve their integrity and original numismatic character. Physiological micro-scratches from contact are present on the edges and fields of the coins.
Precise, tracked, and fully insured shipping.
Italy - Selected lot of 20 500 Lire silver coins "Caravelle" (1958/1959/1960). Lot composed of 20 silver 500 Lire coins of the "Caravelle" type from the Italian Republic, carefully selected and categorized by mint year (millesimo) of strike:
• Millesimes included: 1958, 1959 and 1960 (with flags facing to the right in a favorable wind).
Technical specifications:
• Total quantity: 20 coins
• Material: Silver 835/1000
• Individual weight: 11 grams
• Total weight of the lot: 220 grams (approximately 183 grams of pure silver)
Condition of preservation (as per photo):
Moderate condition. The coins retain excellent general relief on both the busts and the sails. As clearly visible in the attached images, the coins display their original and marked natural patina of time, with varying hues and diffuse darkening due to the normal historical oxidation of silver. They have not undergone any chemical cleaning process to preserve their integrity and original numismatic character. Physiological micro-scratches from contact are present on the edges and fields of the coins.
Precise, tracked, and fully insured shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Region
Italy, Republic
Country/province
Italy
Year/period and variation
1958-1959-1960 (20 monete)
Denomination
500 Lire
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
220 g
Number of objects
20
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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