500 Lire Giacomo Leopardi, Italy

Main information

Country:
Italy
Years of Minting:
1987
Period:
Republic (1946-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
R Rome, Italy (476-date)

$39.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

A standing woman from whose hands are pouring rose petals, an allegory of Leopardis lyric. The woman divides value and mintmark at right and date at left. As legend a verse of his poem A Silvia.

Engraver:

Maurizio Soccorsi

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Giacomo Leopardi

Engraver:

Maurizio Soccorsi

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with lettering in relief

Obverse:

REPUBBLICA | ITALIANA SOCCORSI

Reverse:

ERA IL MAGGIO ODOROSO L 500 1987 R

Composition

Silver (.835)

Size

Weight:11 g
Diameter:29 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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500 Lire Giacomo Leopardi, Italy

Main information

Reference Price

$39.00

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

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