Italy 500 Lire, 1965
Dante Alighieri - Trial Strike
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Lira
(1861 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
500 Lire
Year
1965
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 1965. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Poet Dante Alighieri facing left. On his head a lauerel crown. Below the name of engraver and author on two lines (Italian Republic)
- Reverse
- Flames surmounted by clouds and sun rays with 10 little stars within; allegorical symbols of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise (the three books of the trilogy of the Divine Commedy, a masterpiece of world literature). In exergue indication of the value, under which lies the date. Right of the flames the mint mark while on the left the word PROVA.
- Edge
- Inscription in relief (7th Centenary of the birth of Dante)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 R | 1.5K | maybe more pieces minted |
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