500 Lire Flora and Fauna, Italy

Stylized protected animals and plants inserted in a square, right as in obverse. Outside the square there are four triangular symbols in cardinal positions, representing the four vital elements: fire, water, air and earth. At sides the mintmark (left) and the date (right). Value below.

Maria Carmela Colaneri

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Female head, representing Italy, with stylized floral and faunal elements in her hair is inserted in a square, symbol of protection. Name of the author below the base of the square, to the right.

Maria Carmela Colaneri

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R.I. repeated 3 times between stars and laurel