500 Lire, Italy

500 Lire, Italy, 1982-2001 obverse image500 Lire, Italy, 1982-2001 reverse image
500 Lire coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Italy flagItaly
  • Years of Minting:
    1982-2001
  • Period:
    Republic (1946-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    R Rome, Italy (476-date)
500 Lire Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.35-$40.50

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

500 Lire Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


In the center a view of the Piazza del Quirinale, Rome., with small date in lower position. Value (L.500) in Braille at top of the outer ring, as text at the bottom; plants on either sides.

Engraver:


Laura Cretara

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Female head facing left. The woman symbolizes the Italian Republic with feathered wings coming from temples (symbols of intelligence and freedom). Engraver's name below the neck-cut.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Alternating smooth and reeded segments.

500 Lire Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPVBBLICA ITALIANA CRETARA

Reverse:


⠨⠇⠄⠼⠑⠚⠚⠄ R 1987 L.500

500 Lire Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring

Size

500 Lire sizes
  • Weight:6.8 g
  • Diameter:25.8 mm
  • Thickness:1.8 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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