Italy 200 Lire, 1988

200 Lire from Italy. Issued in 1988. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5 g.

Obverse

Representation of an ancient student listening to a lesson. Name of the author below the student desk. (Italian Republic)

Reverse

In an oval a view of Piazza Maggiore (the central Place in the town of Bologna) with the facade of the church of San Petronio and of the Town Palace at right. On background the two leaning towers of Bologna. Below the oval are the value and the date. Mintmark is at right. (Ninth Century of the University (of Bologna))

Edge

Reeded