500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco, Italy

500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco, Italy, 1988 obverse image500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco, Italy, 1988 reverse image
500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Italy flagItaly
  • Years of Minting:
    1988
  • Period:
    Republic (1946-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    R Rome, Italy (476-date)
500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.35-$60.00

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

500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A men building a brick wall with the help of a woman holding a plant in her right hand. At their feet a seated child is reading a book. The composition is an allegory of work and study, the philosophy of the priest. The value is in exergue, while the date and the mint mark are at sides of the figures.

Engraver:

Maurizio Soccorsi

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Facing portrait of San Giovanni Bosco. Name of the author below.

Engraver:

Maurizio Soccorsi

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with raised lettering

500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBBLICA ITALIANA

Reverse:

STUDIO E LAVORO 1988 R L500

500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835)

Size

500 Lire San Giovanni Bosco sizes
  • Weight:11 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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