Italy 50 000 Lire, 1999
Cathedral of Modena
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Lira
(1861 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 000 Lire
Year
1999
Ruler
Republic
(1946–9999)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Description
50 000 Lire from Italy. Issued in 1999. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 20 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- View of the facade of the Cathedral of Modena: one of the most beautiful and important Romanesque building in Europe and a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Below the name of the city and the name of the engraver (Italian Republic)
- Reverse
- Above the upper part of the rose window in the facade of the cathedral, with value around rim. Below one of the lions supporting the entrance's columns (maybe of Roman period, or a copy) with mintmark left and dates right.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1999) R | 5.5K | Proof |
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