Italy 500 Lire, 1988
Summer Olympics 1988
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Lira
(1861 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Lire
Year
1988
Ruler
Republic
(1946–9999)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
29.3
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Description
500 Lire from Italy. Issued in 1988. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- The face of a woman with oriental features merges with the Olympic torch, whose flame has the shape of a dragon. Next to the torch, at right is the big Star of the Republic Star. Engraver's name below (Italian Republic Colaneri)
- Reverse
- Circular design composed of two female gymnasts, the five Olympic circles and two olive branches, with a Korean decoration in center. Date and mintmark are at sides, and the value at the bottom. (1988 R 500 Lire XXIV (Summer) Olympics Seoul)
- Edge
- Lettering in relief (Italian Republic)
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