Italy 500 Lire, 1991

500 Lire from Italy. Issued in 1991. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 29 mm and weighs 11 g.

Obverse

Bust of Vivaldi to the left, caught in a moment when playing a violin. On the background a particular of the colonnade of the Doge's Palace in Venice and a pentagram right behind his left hand. Author's name below the bust (Italian Republic)

Reverse

A composition of musical elements merged with elements typical of the City of Venice. Below a pentagram turns on the right into lines on waves on which sails a gondola. Right above it the Rialto Bridge on right with a pentagram above it and the San Marco Column at left. Three swallows around and the anniversary dates. Value is below the composition, while the mintmark is right above the upper line of the lower pentagram. (VIOLIN PLAYER AND MUSIC MASTER.)

Edge

Smooth with lettering in relief.