Italy, Republic 500 Lire argento (15 monete)
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Selected by Alessandro Fiamingo
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A lot of 15 Italian Republic 500 Lire silver coins, total weight 165 g (about 137.7 g of silver) with 835 fineness, each 11 g, 29 mm diameter, edge inscribed REPVBBLICA ITALIANA, including the Caravelle type (1958, 1959, 1960) and the 1861–1961 centennial commemorative, in BB/SPL condition with natural patina.
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A lot offered for sale consists of 15 silver coins of 500 Lire from the Italian Republic. The total weight of the lot is 165 grams, corresponding to about 137.7 grams of pure silver, with a fineness of 835/1000. Each coin weighs 11 grams, has a diameter of 29 millimeters, and bears on the edge the raised inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA.
The composition includes the famous 500 Lire Caravelle type, characterized by the Renaissance female bust on the obverse and the three ships sailing to the right on the reverse. In the lot there are specimens minted in 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 the quadriga on the reverse.
The coins are presented in generally BB/SPL (Bellissimo to Splendido) condition, preserving their natural age patina and an excellent sharpness of details and reliefs. Authenticity and legitimate provenance of all pieces are guaranteed.
A lot offered for sale consists of 15 silver coins of 500 Lire from the Italian Republic. The total weight of the lot is 165 grams, corresponding to about 137.7 grams of pure silver, with a fineness of 835/1000. Each coin weighs 11 grams, has a diameter of 29 millimeters, and bears on the edge the raised inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA.
The composition includes the famous 500 Lire Caravelle type, characterized by the Renaissance female bust on the obverse and the three ships sailing to the right on the reverse. In the lot there are specimens minted in 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 the quadriga on the reverse.
The coins are presented in generally BB/SPL (Bellissimo to Splendido) condition, preserving their natural age patina and an excellent sharpness of details and reliefs. Authenticity and legitimate 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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